Software Engineer - Platform Security
xAI · Palo Alto, CA
CHECKED 12H AGO
Frontier labonsitemid$100k–$258k
At a glance
Highlights
- Build AI-powered security tools to protect a global digital platform.
- Own vulnerability solutions end-to-end in a fast-paced team.
- Champion secure engineering practices across the organization.
What they offer
- equity
- comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- short & long-term disability insurance
- life insurance
- various other discounts and perks
Ideal candidate
Driven builder who thrives in fast-paced, mission-driven teams and cares about impactful innovation. Hands-on, curious and collaborative, with strong ownership and communication.
Requirements
- 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 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
Lab profile
About xAI
Builds AI systems to understand the universe and advance human knowledge.
Known for
- Engineering excellence focus
- Large-scale data center operations