Application Security Engineer, xAI

$180-440k

AWS
GCP
Python
Rust
Azure
Mid and Senior level
San Francisco Bay Area
xAI

Building artificial intelligence

Open for applications

xAI

Building artificial intelligence

1001+ employees

B2CB2BArtificial IntelligenceDeep TechMachine Learning

Open for applications

$180-440k

AWS
GCP
Python
Rust
Azure
Mid and Senior level
San Francisco Bay Area

1001+ employees

B2CB2BArtificial IntelligenceDeep TechMachine Learning

Company mission

To build AI systems that can help humanity understand the world better.

Role

Who you are

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
  • 3-5 years of experience in application security, with a strong focus on code security practices
  • Deep understanding of secure coding practices, application security frameworks, and common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10)
  • Proficiency in Python or Rust programming languages and experience with secure coding practices in these languages
  • Experience securing CI/CD pipelines and implementing DevSecOps practices
  • Familiarity with software supply chain security and SBOM generation tools
  • Experience with security testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP) and static/dynamic code analysis
  • Understanding of AI/ML security implications, particularly those outlined in the OWASP LLM Top 10
  • Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex security issues to both technical and non-technical audiences

Desirable

  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure) and their security features
  • Relevant security certifications (e.g., CSSLP, OSWE)
  • Background in data privacy and compliance regulations relevant to cloud-native applications and AI systems
  • Experience with GitOps and infrastructure-as-code security
  • Familiarity with federated learning and privacy-preserving machine learning techniques
  • Experience in building custom security tooling to enhance and automate security processes
  • Interest in leveraging AI to automate security tasks and improve efficiency
  • Contributions to open-source security projects or tools
  • Experience in securing AI/ML models and data pipelines

What the job involves

  • We are seeking a skilled and innovative Application Security Engineer to join our technology-driven company
  • In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of our cloud-native applications and systems throughout the software development lifecycle, with a particular focus on code security, CI/CD pipelines, and emerging AI technologies
  • Conduct in-depth code reviews and static analysis to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in our applications
  • Design and implement secure coding guidelines and best practices for development teams
  • Collaborate closely with development teams to integrate security practices throughout the CI/CD pipeline
  • Perform threat modeling and risk assessments for applications, developing mitigation strategies for potential risks
  • Manage vulnerability tracking and remediation efforts, providing guidance to development teams
  • Support incident response activities related to application security
  • Stay current on emerging security threats and trends in cloud-native technologies and AI, continuously enhancing our security measures
  • Evaluate and secure software supply chains, including producing and maintaining Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs)
  • Address security concerns specific to AI and machine learning models, with a focus on the OWASP LLM Top 10

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Company

Company 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

Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)

Dec 2024

$6bn

SERIES C

May 2024

$6bn

SERIES B

Total funding: $12.1bn

Our take

xAI is Elon Musk's venture into the world of artificial intelligence, and like all things Musk, it's going big. Its setting out to build AI that helps humanity understand the universe and its starting with Grok, its conversational AI chatbot already integrated into X (formerly Twitter). With access to real-time data and a powerful ecosystem of Musk-led companies, xAI is certainly pushing towards artificial general intelligence at serious scale.

Like all bold ventures, xAI has faced its share of controversy, from questions about regulation to the overlap across Musk's businesses. But fans are still seeing the bigger picture: an interconnected tech ecosystem where AI, social media, and space exploration feed into one another.

Recently, the company made headlines with its massive "Colossus" supercomputer project, powered by tens of thousands of Nvidia GPUs. While the data center's temporary power setup has faced environmental scrutiny, the scale of ambition is certainly undeniable. From launching tap-to-pay features on X to building one of the most powerful AI training systems on Earth, xAI is moving fast.

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