Sr. Security Engineer - GRC Frameworks & AI Governance
SpaceXAI · Palo Alto, CA; New York, NY; Washington, DC
Posted about 3 months ago · $152,000 - $258,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days SpaceXAI's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 32% of SpaceXAI's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceXAI
- high 257 stale, 5 reposted of 258 open
- Hiring momentum
- 339 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceXAI's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceXAI.
About this role
The Sr. Security Engineer - GRC Frameworks & AI Governance role at SpaceX involves owning and scaling the security and AI governance compliance posture. The engineer will implement security compliance frameworks, automate compliance processes, and collaborate with various teams to ensure audit readiness and effective risk management related to AI and cybersecurity.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceXAI as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or in an engineering/STEM field
- 8+ years of experience in GRC, security compliance, or technology audit roles with hands-on GRC engineering responsibilities
- Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining security compliance frameworks in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Expert-level working knowledge of SOC 2, NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, and ISO 42001
- Experience with Compliance-as-Code practices and GRC automation tooling (e.g., Vanta, Drata, or similar)
- Ability to evaluate control objectives against real IT and cloud configurations and to work alongside engineers on remediation
Nice to have
- 10+ years of security compliance, GRC engineering, or technology audit-related experience
- Hands-on experience implementing technical controls and integrating compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines
- Experience in the tech or AI/ML industry, particularly with startups or high-growth product organizations
- Working knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security rules
- Experience supporting SOX / ITGC design, documentation, testing, or auditor coordination
What you get
- $152,000 - $258,000 USD
- Equity
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- Short & long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in location
- The role involves significant collaboration across various teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills
- The position requires a deep understanding of compliance frameworks, which may be challenging for those without extensive experience in this area
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Listed by SpaceXAI on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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