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Application Security Engineer

SpaceXAI · Palo Alto, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $100,000 - $258,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
87 days
SpaceXAI's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
32% of SpaceXAI's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceXAI
high
258 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
2026-10-29

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

As an Application Security Engineer at SpaceX, you will focus on ensuring the security of cloud-native applications throughout the software development lifecycle. Your responsibilities include conducting code reviews, implementing secure coding practices, collaborating with development teams on CI/CD security, and managing vulnerability tracking. You will also stay updated on emerging security threats, particularly in AI technologies, and evaluate software supply chains for security compliance.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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, 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

Nice to have

  • 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

What you get

  • $100,000 - $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

  • Salary range is quite broad, which may indicate variability based on experience or negotiation
  • Focus on emerging AI technologies may require continuous learning and adaptation
  • Role involves collaboration with development teams, which may vary in security maturity

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Listed by SpaceXAI on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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