xAI · 7 hours ago
Member of Technical Staff - Security Engineering
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$120K/yr - $160K/yrxAI is on a mission to create AI systems that can understand the universe and aid humanity. As a Junior Security Engineer, you will support and maintain the security posture of the infrastructure and systems powering AI initiatives, assisting with tasks such as vulnerability management and security monitoring.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Assist in monitoring security alerts, investigating potential incidents, and supporting incident response efforts
Help perform vulnerability scans, assess findings, and apply patches or mitigations under supervision
Support the configuration and maintenance of security tools (e.g., firewalls, endpoint protection, IDS/IPS, SIEM basics)
Aid in managing user access controls, identity systems, and enforcing security policies (e.g., least privilege, MFA)
Contribute to basic network and cloud security tasks, including reviewing configurations and assisting with secure setups in environments like AWS or GCP
Maintain documentation for security procedures, incidents, and compliance artifacts to build the team’s knowledge base
Track security assets, vulnerabilities, and remediation progress
Assist in implementing security best practices, such as encryption, logging, and basic hardening of systems
Collaborate with the security and IT teams on projects, audits, and infrastructure security improvements to support xAI’s scaling needs
Provide support and basic guidance to employees on security awareness and tools as needed
Qualification
Required
Familiarity with operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux, with basic security troubleshooting skills
Understanding of fundamental security concepts (e.g., CIA triad, common vulnerabilities, encryption basics)
Basic knowledge of networking (e.g., TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs) and cloud platforms
Exposure to security tools or practices (e.g., antivirus, patching, basic scripting for automation)
Strong problem-solving abilities and an eagerness to learn security concepts quickly
Excellent communication skills for interacting with team members and reporting findings
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Effective time management to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic setting
Preferred
Associate's degree, coursework, or certifications in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CCNA Security basics)
Entry-level experience (e.g., internships, projects, or personal labs) in security operations, vulnerability management, or IT with security focus
Basic scripting experience (e.g., Python, Bash, or PowerShell) for security tasks
Exposure to cloud security basics (e.g., AWS Security Groups, IAM) or high-performance/AI environments
Interest in AI security challenges, such as model protection or data privacy in ML systems
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.
Founded in 2023
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$42.73BKey Investors
Neptune Digital AssetsSpaceXMorgan Stanley
2026-01-06Series E· $20B
2025-12-11Secondary Market· $0.3M
2025-07-13Corporate Round· $5.32B
Leadership Team
Toby Pohlen
Founding Member
Recent News
2026-01-12
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