Software Engineer - Platform Security
SpaceXAI - Palo Alto, CA
Hiring: Software Engineer - Platform Security Company: SpaceXAI Location: Palo Alto, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 12:30:57 Target Skills & Keywords : DAST, Docker, Kubernetes, OWASP, Python, Rust, SAST, SBOM About the job Experience: •Operational familiarity with Kubernetes-based environments and securing cloud-native infrastructure. •Proven ability to drive technical decisions and influence security practices across teams. •A passion for challenging the status quo and building transformative security solutions. •Strong collaboration skills, with experience working in dynamic, cross-functional teams. •A sense of humor and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Required Skills: •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 Qualifications: •3+ years of experience in fast-paced, high-impact environments, ideally at startups or tech-driven companies. •Expertise in Python, Rust, or Go, with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on clean, efficient code. •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. •Operational familiarity with security testing frameworks (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SAST/DAST). •Knowledge of software supply chain tools, including SBOM management and dependency scanning. Compensation: •$100,000 - $258,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!