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xAI · 1 week ago

Site Reliability Engineer - Cybersecurity

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$180K/yr - $360K/yr

xAI is on a mission to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity. The Site Reliability Engineer - Cybersecurity will focus on ensuring the security and reliability of the X Money platform, working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures and improve system resilience.

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Responsibilities

Build and secure mission-critical applications in a hybrid cloud environment
Manage identities and roles effectively
Monitor and remediate infrastructure to comply with regulations and best practices (e.g., PCI, NIST CSF)
Maintain a SIEM and all data pipelines needed for reliable alerting
Design and implement secure container standards and automation to enable frictionless developer workflows
Maintain Kubernetes security aligned with current best practices
Build, deploy, and maintain security operations infrastructure using Python, Terraform, and Puppet
Secure and enhance CI/CD pipelines
Integrate and maintain code scanning platforms
Develop dashboards and alerts from security metrics
Own security projects: identify issues and implement solutions
Apply critical analysis and problem-solving skills

Qualification

Hybrid AWS securityPythonTerraformKubernetes securityPuppetGitHub ActionsPrometheusGrafanaCloudWatchWazuhSecurity scanning toolsAnalytical abilitiesProblem-solving skillsCritical thinking

Required

Proven experience securing hybrid AWS/on-premises environments, including IAM and overall security posture
Strong proficiency in Python, Terraform, and Puppet
Deep expertise in Kubernetes and container security
Hands-on expertise building GitHub Actions and workflows
Extensive experience with Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, and Karma
Well versed in management and integrations of Wazuh
Hands-on experience with security scanning tools (Semgrep, Trivy, Falco)
Proactive mindset with strong ownership and problem-solving skills
Excellent critical thinking and analytical abilities
Located in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate

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

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XAI is an artificial intelligence startup that develops AI solutions and tools to enhance reasoning and search capabilities.
dateFounded in 2023
location
Burlingame, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://x.ai

H1B Sponsorship

xAI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$42.73B
Key Investors
Neptune Digital AssetsSpaceXMorgan Stanley
2026-01-06Series E· $20B
2025-12-11Secondary Market· $0.3M
2025-07-13Corporate Round· $5.32B

Leadership Team

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Toby Pohlen
Founding Member
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