Principal AI Engineer, Special Programs
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Job Description
<div class="content-intro"><p>SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of&nbsp;enabling human life on Mars.</p></div><p><strong>PRINCIPAL AI ENGINEER, SPECIAL PROGRAMS</strong></p> <p>This team focuses on engineering and deploying AI capabilities (models, APIs, tools, and integrations) for U.S. federal agencies. You'll work closely with product, research, infrastructure, and legal/governance teams to make&nbsp; AI and future models maximally useful for missions while upholding safety, transparency, and ethical standards.</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Design, build, and optimize integrations between AI frontier models (e.g., Grok family) and
Salary Context for AI Engineer
The US national median for AI Engineer is $185,000.
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