Member of Technical Staff, X Platform Security

• 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

This role creates positive change by building cutting-edge security solutions to protect Kubernetes-based infrastructure and advance secure AI-driven systems, supporting xAI's mission of creating a trusted and secure global digital platform.

• 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

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.