SoftwareEngineer (Platform Security)

• 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
• 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 xAI’s mission of creating a trusted and secure global digital platform
• 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

Benefits

• Health and wellness: Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• Life and family: Life and AD&D insurance and fertility benefits to ensure our team’s well-being and peace of mind
• Flexible vacation: We work hard but avoid burn out. Take time off when you need it
• Visa sponsorship: We support international talent with visa sponsorship to join our team
• 401(k) plan: Retirement savings plan to secure your financial future

• Knowledge of software supply chain tools, including SBOM management and dependency scanning
• Proficiency in designing scalable backend architectures to support secure systems
• Expertise in Python, Rust, or Go, with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on clean, efficient code
• Proven experience building tools or systems from scratch, with a focus on scalable solutions
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for deploying and securing containerized applications
• Familiarity with security testing frameworks (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SAST/DAST)
• Certifications like CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, Security+, CASP+, or similar preferred
• 3+ years of experience in fast-paced, high-impact environments, ideally at startups or tech-driven companies
• Experience developing AI-driven security tools or integrating AI into security workflows
• Familiarity with Kubernetes-based environments and securing cloud-native infrastructure
• Proven ability to drive technical decisions and influence security practices across teams
• A passion for challenging the status quo and building transformative security solutions
• 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