Exceptional Software Engineer

Austin, TX New York, NY Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted November 4, 2025 Last posted March 17, 2026
Job description

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

  • You will work on the most critical product or technical challenge at any given time.
  • You will get clarity on your first project before an offer.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • You believe truth-seeking AI is the most important and challenging problem.
  • You take pride in your work and thrive in meritocratic environments.
  • You are an exceptional software engineer.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$180,000 - $440,000 USD

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

 

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About this role

Summary

Work on challenging AI projects contributing to space and universe understanding.

Job title

Exceptional Software Engineer

Experience level

exceptional level

Industry

software

Location requirements

Austin, TX; New York, NY; Palo Alto, CA; Seattle, WA, remote possible

Salary

$180k–$440k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

software engineering

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

AIsoftware engineering
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Austin, TX, USA

On-site City

New York, NY, USA

On-site City

Palo Alto, CA, USA

On-site City

Seattle, WA, USA

On-site City