Member of Technical Staff, X Platform Security
Build AI-driven security tools using Grok to protect Kubernetes infrastructure and X platform applications. Requires 3+ years experience, expertise in Python/Rust/Go, and knowledge of container security and vulnerability scanning.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Design and build AI-driven security tooling and agents using Grok to identify, analyze, and mitigate vulnerabilities in the X platform infrastructure and customer facing X 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
Required 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.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Compensation & Benefits
Annual Salary Range: $180,000 - $340,000 USD
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.
Skills
Python, Rust, Go, Kubernetes, Docker, Burp Suite, Owasp Zap, SAST, DAST, Sbom, Grok
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