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Application Security Engineer

SpaceXSI - Palo Alto, CA - original posting ->
Status
Open
Remote policy
Not stated
Employment type
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Salary
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Categories
Information Security
Tech
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Source
xai
First observed
2026-08-18 21:02 UTC
Last seen
2026-10-13 05:08 UTC
Source claims posted
2024-11-14 23:04 UTC
Consecutive misses
0 of 3

What the posting says

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today, SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars.

SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to understand the universe and help expand humanity’s knowledge and capabilities. We work across the full Super Intelligence stack: compute (Colossus supercomputers), models (Grok), and applications (Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X). We're creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$100,000 - $258,000 USD

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXSI, 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.

SpaceXSI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

Quality

Completeness: 45%
Honesty: 100%

Based on 17 observation(s).

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      SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our...->SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where...
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