Application Security Engineer

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Application Security Engineer Palo Alto, CA

ABOUT xAI

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

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:

$200,000 - $340,000 USD

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

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

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