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Platform Engineer, AI (Levels I, II, III)

True AnomalyDenver, CO or Long Beach, CAPlatform Engineering
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Salary
$120K - $225K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
17 Jun 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Platform Engineer, AI (Levels I, II, III) position at True Anomaly involves building the infrastructure, tooling, and integrations that integrate artificial intelligence into daily workflows across the enterprise. Based in Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA, this role suits software engineers eager to develop production-grade AI applications and connectors for the space defense sector.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain core AI platform components, including API integrations, system connectors, tool use setups, authentication flows, and data pipelines connecting AI models to internal tools.
Develop custom AI-powered applications and workflows tailored to specific business use cases based on designs provided by senior engineers.
Write clean, well-tested code primarily in Python and TypeScript while following established team coding standards.
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and platform architecture decisions while learning from experienced engineers.
Maintain documentation for AI platform services such as API references, integration guides, and troubleshooting resources.
Support AI training and enablement by contributing to internal resources, attending office hours, and assisting teams with AI tool adoption.
Collaborate with engineering, security, and IT teams to ensure all AI implementations comply with government security requirements.

Requirements

Software engineering experience building and shipping code using programming languages like Python or TypeScript.
Familiarity with REST APIs, webhooks, and integration patterns used to connect software systems.
Understanding of large language model APIs and core concepts such as prompting, tool use, or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
Ability to learn quickly, ask questions, and collaborate effectively with senior engineering staff.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for a fast-paced environment where priorities shift.
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.

Nice to Have

Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP, alongside infrastructure-as-code tools.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and general DevOps practices.
Experience building software integrations with enterprise tools like Slack, Jira, or Confluence.
Background in government, defense, or regulated industries involving security compliance.
Experience utilizing agent frameworks such as CrewAI, Pydantic AI, or LangChain, as well as embedding or vector databases.
Active U.S. Secret or Top-Secret security clearance.

Skills and Tools

Python
TypeScript
AWS
Azure
GCP
LangChain
RAG
REST APIs
Webhooks

Salary and Benefits

Colorado base salary range spanning $120,000 to $225,000 for levels I to III.
Equity participation included as part of the total compensation package.
Best-in-class healthcare featuring 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents with HSA/HRA options.
Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO for non-exempt employees, 12 paid holidays, parental leave, and sick leave.
Additional perks including a 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, daily catered lunches, unlimited snacks, and Dog Fridays.

About the Company

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority by building autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors. The organization focuses on creating asymmetric advantages through creativity and ingenuity to help the United States and its allies secure the space environment.

How to Apply

Please visit the official True Anomaly careers page to submit your application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

PythonAWSGCPAzureTypeScriptLangChainRAG

Questions candidates ask

What are the work locations for this role?

The position is located in Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA, with a hybrid setup requiring at least three days per week in the office.

What is the salary range for the AI Platform Engineer position?

In Colorado, the base salary ranges from $120,000 to $225,000 across levels I to III, depending on experience and qualifications.

Are security clearances required?

Candidates must be U.S. citizens and have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance due to government regulations.

What programming languages are used in this role?

Engineers primarily write clean code in Python and TypeScript, or similar languages common in AI and machine learning tooling.

What benefits are provided by True Anomaly?

Benefits include 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, equity participation, a 401(k) plan, flexible time off, parental leave, fitness reimbursement, and daily catered lunches.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official True Anomaly careers page.

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