xAI · 16 hours ago
Application Security Engineer
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$200K/yr - $340K/yr
3+ years expxAI is a technology-driven company focused on creating AI systems that can aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. They are seeking a skilled Application Security Engineer to ensure the security and integrity of their cloud-native applications throughout the software development lifecycle, with an emphasis on code security and CI/CD pipelines.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
Equity
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short & long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Various other discounts and perks
Company
xAI
XAI is an artificial intelligence startup that develops AI solutions and tools to enhance reasoning and search capabilities.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$42.73BKey Investors
Valor Equity PartnersNeptune Digital AssetsSpaceX
2026-02-02Acquired
2026-01-06Series E· $20B
2025-12-11Secondary Market· $0.3M
Leadership Team
Greg Yang
Co-Founder
Yuhuai Wu
Co-Founder
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