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Software Engineer - Platform Security

xAI· Information Security
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Palo Alto, CA$100k - $258knot specifiedPosted 11mo ago

About the role

Software Engineer to design and build AI-powered security tooling for a Kubernetes-based platform, proactively address vulnerabilities, and champion secure engineering practices within SpaceXSI.

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

Qualifications

  • 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
  • Certifications like CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, Security+, CASP+, or similar preferred
  • Proven experience building tools or systems from scratch, with a focus on scalable solutions
  • 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

Skills

Required:PythonRustGoDockerKubernetes
Nice to have:Security testing frameworks

Benefits

  • equity
  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • short & long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • various other discounts and perks
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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