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AI Security Software Engineer (Starshield)

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AI Security Software Engineer (Starshield) in USA

  • Hawthorne, CA

Responsibilities

  • Design and build security-critical AI agents that automate network and systems defense.
  • Use AI to discover and fix security issues in Starshield infrastructure and systems.
  • Guide and test AI integrations in new and existing Starshield systems.
  • Identify opportunities to improve security through automation and AI.
  • Maintain production systems and improve their security posture through implementation and recommendations to other teams.
  • Work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or another STEM discipline, or 2+ years of professional experience in security software development in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience with one or more software development languages, such as Python, C++, or Golang.
  • Preferred experience designing and building production software across backend services, data models and migrations, and modern web frontends.
  • Preferred experience taking software from prototype to production with containerized Kubernetes deployment, CI pipelines, monitoring, and secure service connections.
  • Preferred experience designing, prompting, and securing agents that perform long-running autonomous tasks.
  • Preferred experience applying AI or machine learning to classification and decision problems involving malicious activity or inputs.
  • Preferred experience designing AI systems that learn and improve over time.
  • Preferred experience in identity, cryptography, network security, operating system security, detection, and monitoring.
  • Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance is preferred.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment.
  • Clearance eligibility must satisfy the stated ITAR requirements or the applicant must be eligible to obtain required authorizations.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

  • Base salary range is $130,000-$160,000 for Level 1 or $150,000-$195,000 for Level 2.
  • Potential long-term incentives, stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan access.
  • Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
  • Approximately three weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
  • Employees with an active clearance may receive a 10% differential, up to $20,000 annually, after being briefed into a classified program.

Salary: $130k - $195k/yr

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