Security Engineer - Platform Security

xAI

Palo Alto, CA, United States
$180,000 - $440,000 usd; equity, comprehensive ben...
On-site
Python, rust, or go expertise
Kubernetes and docker experience
Build tools and systems from scratch
xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge

Job Summary

  • xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.
  • 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

xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.

Salary

$180,000 - $440,000 USD; Equity, comprehensive benefits; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python, Rust, or Go expertise
  • Kubernetes and Docker experience
  • Build tools and systems from scratch
  • Scalable backend architecture design
  • Security testing frameworks proficiency
  • Software supply chain knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • AI-driven security tools development
  • Cloud-native infrastructure security
  • Influence security practices across teams
  • Challenging the status quo
  • Sense of humor and adaptability

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience
  • CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, Security+, CASP+ certifications preferred
  • ITAR requirements apply

Work Rights

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

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