Security Engineer - Platform Security

x.ai

Palo Alto, CA, United States
Base: $180,000 - $440,000 usd; equity: included; b...
On-site
Python, rust, or go expertise
Build tools and systems from scratch
Secure containerized applications
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

Base: $180,000 - $440,000 USD; Equity: included; Benefits: comprehensive medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, life insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python, Rust, or Go expertise
  • Build tools and systems from scratch
  • Secure containerized applications
  • Software supply chain tools
  • Kubernetes security
  • AI-driven security tools

Nice-to-have

  • Challenging the status quo
  • Sense of humor and adaptability
  • Drive technical decisions
  • Influence security practices

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must meet ITAR requirements

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