Software Engineer - Platform Security

at SpaceXAI

📍 Palo Alto, United States

USD 100,000-258,000 per year

MIDDLE

✅ On-site

Tech Stack
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AI @ 3 Docker @ 3 Go @ 6 Kubernetes @ 3 OWASP @ 2 Python @ 6 Rust @ 6 Security @ 2

Details

The Platform Security team is seeking a Software Engineer to build security solutions for Kubernetes-based infrastructure and secure AI-driven systems. The role involves designing AI-powered security tools, addressing vulnerabilities, and promoting secure engineering practices across the organization.

Responsibilities

Design and build AI-driven security tooling and agents using Grok to identify, analyze, and mitigate vulnerabilities in platform infrastructure and customer-facing applications.
Proactively identify security problems and own their design and implementation end to end.
Collaborate across the organization and champion security while driving technical decisions.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in fast-paced, high-impact environments, ideally at startups or technology-driven companies.
Expertise in Python, Rust, or Go, with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on clean, efficient code.
Experience building tools or systems from scratch, with a focus on scalable solutions.
Proficiency designing scalable backend architectures to support secure systems.
Familiarity with security testing frameworks such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SAST, and DAST.
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for deploying and securing containerized applications.
Knowledge of software supply chain tools, including SBOM management and dependency scanning.
Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, Security+, or CASP+ are preferred.

Preferred Skills And Experience

Experience developing AI-driven security tools or integrating AI into security workflows.
Familiarity with Kubernetes-based environments and securing cloud-native infrastructure.
Ability to drive technical decisions and influence security practices across teams.
Strong collaboration skills and experience working in dynamic, cross-functional teams.
Passion for challenging the status quo and building transformative security solutions.
Humor and adaptability in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.