AI Security Software Engineer (Starshield)

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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, 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 with containerized Kubernetes deployment, CI pipelines, monitoring, and secure service connections.
• Preferred experience designing, prompting, and securing agents that perform long-running autonomous tasks.
• Preferred experience applying AI or machine learning to classification and decision problems involving malicious activity or 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 as a condition of employment.
• Clearance eligibility must satisfy the stated ITAR requirements or the applicant must be eligible to obtain required authorizations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Base salary range is $130,000-$160,000 for Level 1 or $150,000-$195,000 for Level 2.
• Potential long-term incentives, stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan access.
• Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
• Approximately three weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
• Employees with an active clearance may receive a 10% differential, up to $20,000 annually, after being briefed into a classified program.