Sr. AI Security Software Engineer

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Sr. AI Security Software Engineer in USA new

SpaceX
Full time
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USA
11/02/2026
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Hawthorne, CA

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or another STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional software development experience, or 7+ years of professional security software development experience 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, including Kubernetes deployment, CI pipelines, monitoring, and secure service connections.
Preferred experience designing, prompting, and securing agents capable of long-running autonomous tasks.
Preferred experience applying AI or machine learning to classification and decision problems involving malicious activity or malicious agent 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 is required.
Must satisfy stated ITAR eligibility or authorization requirements.

Benefits

Base salary range is $170,000.00-$265,000.00 for Level 3, with possible additional clearance differential of up to $20,000 annually.
Benefits include company stock or long-term cash awards, potential discretionary bonuses, an employee stock purchase plan, medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid sick leave, and other discounts and perks.
The role requires obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance and may require extended hours and weekend work.

Salary: $170k - $265k/yr

SpaceX

SpaceX builds advanced rockets and spacecraft with the aim of making human life multiplanetary, particularly focusing on establishing a sustainable presence on Mars. Its innovative technologies and ambitious missions cater to space enthusiasts, researchers, and industries looking to push the boun...

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