Application Security Engineer

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

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