We are seeking a talented and driven Software Engineer to join the Platform Security team, where you will build cutting-edge security solutions to protect our Kubernetes-based infrastructure and advance secure AI-driven systems. In this role, you will design and implement AI-powered security tools, proactively address vulnerabilities, and champion secure engineering practices across the organization.
Software Engineer - Platform Security at SpaceXAI
Palo Alto, CA
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USD 100,000 - 258,000
Requirements
Skills
- 3+ years of experience in fast-paced, high-impact environments, ideally at startups or tech-driven companies
- Expertise in Python, Rust, or Go
- Certifications like CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, Security+, CASP+, or similar preferred
- 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
Responsibilities
- Design and build AI-driven security tooling and agents using Grok to identify, analyze, and mitigate vulnerabilities in the platform infrastructure and customer facing 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
Technologies
PythonRustGoDockerKubernetesBurp SuiteOWASP ZAPSASTDASTSBOM managementdependency scanningGrok
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