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Senior Platform Engineer, AI

True AnomalyDenver, CO or Long Beach, CAPlatform Engineering
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Salary
$190K - $270K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
17 Jun 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

True Anomaly is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer, AI to join the team in Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA. This hands-on role suits an experienced technologist eager to build core AI infrastructure that accelerates operations across a next-generation space defense company.

Role Overview

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority, building autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors. As a Senior AI Platform Engineer, you will serve as one of the first team members to establish the infrastructure, tooling, and integrations that place artificial intelligence directly into daily workflows. This position focuses heavily on building production capabilities that engineers, operators, and business teams use daily to scale operations efficiently. Reporting to the Chief Security Officer within the platform engineering organization, you will enjoy significant autonomy, high visibility to leadership, and the chance to shape enterprise-wide technology choices.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain core AI platform infrastructure, including API integrations, model access pipelines, system connectors, and on-premises compute environments.
Develop custom AI-driven applications, workflows, and integrations linking frontier models to enterprise internal systems like project management and documentation tools.
Contribute to technical evaluations and architectural decisions regarding AI providers, tools, and platforms to inform build-versus-buy strategies.
Design and execute internal AI training and enablement programs, such as workshops, office hours, and documentation to build cross-functional fluency.
Collaborate closely with engineering, security, and IT teams to ensure all AI deployments satisfy government security and compliance standards.
Monitor the evolving artificial intelligence landscape to identify new models and capabilities that can accelerate company milestones.

Requirements

Typically 5 or more years of software engineering, DevOps, or cloud engineering experience building production systems independently.
Professional background in software development with proficiency in languages such as Python, TypeScript, or Java.
Practical experience utilizing modern AI-powered development tools to deliver production code and automate tasks.
Familiarity with large language model APIs, prompt engineering, tool use, retrieval-augmented generation, or agent frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to build integrations across software systems utilizing APIs, webhooks, or authentication flows.
Effective communication skills capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.

Nice to Have

Experience deploying artificial intelligence or machine learning systems within government, defense, or regulated environments.
Background deploying production workloads to cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, including government cloud variants and frameworks like FedRAMP or NIST 800-53.
Previous experience working in developer tooling, internal tools, or platform engineering teams at high-growth companies.
Active U.S. Secret or Top-Secret security clearance.

Skills and Tools

Python
TypeScript
Java
AWS
Azure
GCP
RAG
LLM APIs

Salary and Benefits

Base salary range in Denver is $190,000 to $270,000 USD per year, with variations based on location, education, and experience.
Equity participation as part of the total compensation package.
Best-in-class healthcare coverage including 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, plus HSA and HRA choices.
Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO for non-exempt staff, 12 paid holidays, parental leave, and sick leave.
401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, daily catered lunch, unlimited snacks, and Dog Fridays for in-office personnel.

About the Company

True Anomaly builds advanced autonomous spacecraft, payloads, and mission software to secure the space environment and provide decisive capabilities for the U.S. and its allies. Guided by values that champion creative offset strategies, continuous questioning of assumptions, and teamwork as a primary competitive advantage, the company fosters a dynamic and mission-driven workplace.

How to Apply

To submit your application for this position, please visit the official True Anomaly careers page.

Skills and tech stack

PythonAWSGCPAzureTypeScriptJavaRAG

Questions candidates ask

What is the location for this role?

This position is based in Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA with a hybrid work environment requiring at least 3 days per week in the office.

What is the salary range for the Denver location?

The base salary for Denver ranges from $190,000 to $270,000 per year, alongside equity participation and comprehensive benefits.

What level of experience is required?

The role typically requires 5+ years of software engineering, DevOps, or cloud engineering experience building and shipping production systems.

Are there security clearance requirements?

Yes, candidates must be US citizens and have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.

What benefits are included?

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

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official True Anomaly careers page.

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