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Python (must)

What this posting asks for

Level: Mid level — The posting asks for 2+ years of experience.

Main responsibilities

• Design and build security-critical agents for Starshield that automate network and systems defense
• Leverage AI to discover and fix security issues in Starshield infrastructure and systems
• Provide guidance and perform testing of AI integrations into new and existing Starshield systems
• Identify new areas of the program where meaningful security improvements can be gained via automation and AI
• Maintain existing production systems and improve security posture via both direct implementation and recommendations to other teams
• 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)

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “AI SECURITY SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARSHIELD)” · “If you are passionate about AI, software, and security this role is for you.” · “Prior security engineering experience is preferred but not required.”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “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 them…” · “You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the …” · “You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insura…”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Problem solving Core
  In the posting: “SpaceX needs to lead the way by developing AI solutions to solve the most pressing security problems.” · “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-t…”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Communication Core
  In the posting: “Flexibility, communicating clearly, and establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with other engineering teams” · “Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Ownership and accountability Core
  In the posting: “Experience designing, prompting, and securing agents that can perform long-running autonomous tasks” · “Ability to work both independently and in a team”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Stakeholder management Core
  In the posting: “Should you be unable to obtain it, SpaceX reserves the right to modify or terminate your employment to align with operational needs.” · “employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, ge…”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
• Data and analysis Supporting
  In the posting: “Experience designing and building production software across the stack, including backend services, data models and migrations, and modern web frontends”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Adaptability and learning Supporting
  In the posting: “Flexibility, communicating clearly, and establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with other engineering teams”
  Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
• Attention to detail and quality Supporting
  In the posting: “Provide guidance and perform testing of AI integrations into new and existing Starshield systems”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.

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