Hiring: Software Engineer (Platform Team) Company: SpaceX Location: Palo Alto, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:23:39 Target Skills & Keywords : Docker, Java, Kubernetes, MLOps, Python, TypeScript About the job Experience: •Hands-on work with Docker containers, security-focused architecture, and multi-provider integrations (cloud compute + frontier model providers) •Operational familiarity with MLOps, model onboarding, compute orchestration, and infrastructure for large-scale AI usage •Strong desire to enable others — experience creating tools, documentation, shared assets, or training that drives company-wide adoption •Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of identifying and delivering high-impact solutions •Proficiency in Python and experience with additional languages Required Skills: •Design, build, and operate secure, scalable AI platforms and proxy systems used by teams throughout SpaceX •Own the full lifecycle of platform development including design, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement •Drive adoption by communicating value, directly supporting engineers, and building shared prompts, skills, and infrastructure that accelerate peers •Act entrepreneurially to identify high-value opportunities and create solutions that allow users to rapidly turn problems and ideas into tested software, deployed applications, and trained models on managed, reliable compute •Collaborate closely with stakeholders to deeply understand needs and deliver platforms that connect AI to real tools and workflows •Onboard new models, expand compute resources, and optimize efficiency of proxy systems for logging, control, and security •Develop tools that mitigate business risk, such as AI-powered code review and PR automation •Focus on lean, effective, and secure applied AI that maximizes conversion of engineering expertise into automation and reliable data systems across the company Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other engineering discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building production software in lieu of a degree •To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. •1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. •1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. Compensation: •$135,000 - $155,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!