Security Engineer - Platform Security

xAI

Palo Alto, CA, United States
$180,000 - $440,000 usd; equity included; comprehe...
On-site
Python, rust, or go expertise
Build tools and systems from scratch
Docker and kubernetes experience
We are seeking a talented and driven Security 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

Job Summary

  • We are seeking a talented and driven Security 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.
  • 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).
  • Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, 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.

Matching Summary

We are seeking a talented and driven Security 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.

Salary

$180,000 - $440,000 USD; Equity included; Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python, Rust, or Go expertise
  • Build tools and systems from scratch
  • Docker and Kubernetes experience
  • Software supply chain knowledge
  • AI-driven security tools development

Nice-to-have

  • Passionate about impactful innovation
  • Thrive in fast-paced environments
  • Strong communication skills
  • Sense of humor and adaptability

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years experience
  • CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, Security+, CASP+ certifications preferred
  • Must be US citizen or permanent resident

Work Rights

Must be US citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

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