Member of Technical Staff, X Platform Security

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.