xAI
Software Engineer - Platform Security
Palo Alto, CA
Sponsorship not specified$100k-$258kDetected 2 days ago
PythonRustDockerKubernetesExcelSupply ChainLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityBurp Suite
About the role
- We are seeking a talented and driven Software Engineer to join Platform Security team, where you will build cutting-edge security solutions to protect our Kubernetes-based infrastructure and advance secure AI-driven systems.
- In this role, you will design and implement AI-powered security tools, proactively address vulnerabilities, and champion secure engineering practices across the organization.
- Ideal candidates are passionate about impactful innovation, excel at writing clean, efficient code, and thrive in fast-paced environments to support SpaceXAI's mission of creating a trusted and secure global digital platform.
Responsibilities
- Design and build AI-driven security tooling and agents using Grok to identify, analyze, and mitigate vulnerabilities in the platform infrastructure and customer facing application(s)
- Proactively identify security problems to solve and own the design and implementation end-to-end
- Collaborate and be a security champion while driving technical decisions across the organization
- Proven experience building tools or systems from scratch, with a focus on scalable solutions.
- Experience developing AI-driven security tools or integrating AI into security workflows.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in fast-paced, high-impact environments, ideally at startups or tech-driven companies.
- Expertise in Python, Rust, or Go, with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on clean, efficient code.
- Proficiency in designing scalable backend architectures to support secure systems.
- Familiarity with security testing frameworks (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SAST/DAST).
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for deploying and securing containerized applications.
- Knowledge of software supply chain tools, including SBOM management and dependency scanning.
Nice to have
- Certifications like CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, Security+, CASP+, or similar preferred.
Skills
- Familiarity with Kubernetes-based environments and securing cloud-native infrastructure.
- Strong collaboration skills, with experience working in dynamic, cross-functional teams.
- A sense of humor and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
- This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity.
- All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission.
- Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.
- All employees are expected to have strong communication skills.
Compensation
- $100,000 - $258,000 USD
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
This listing is sourced directly from xAI's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.