# AI Security Software Engineer (Starshield) at SpaceX

- Company: SpaceX
- What the company does: SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://www.spacex.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Hawthorne, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-08
- Apply by: 2026-11-22
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8880556002?gh_jid=8880556002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-ai-security-software-engineer-starshield-3/

## About the role

As an engineer on the newly formed AI security team, you will develop AI-powered automation and platforms to identify and fix vulnerabilities, perform real-time detections/investigations/network defense, and more. This team heavily leverages AI for fast-paced development and rollout, while also ensuring that these AI security tools can be highly trusted and secure themselves. If you are passionate about AI, software, and security this role is for you. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 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 (i.e. Python, C++, Golang)
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Tags: Starshield Software Engineering

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