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Software Engineer - Platform Security

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 a Software Engineer on the Platform Security team at SpaceX, you will design and implement AI-driven security tools to protect Kubernetes-based infrastructure and enhance secure AI systems. Your role involves proactively identifying vulnerabilities, collaborating across teams to champion secure engineering practices, and building scalable security solutions from the ground up.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
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

  • 3+ years of experience in fast-paced, high-impact environments, ideally at startups or tech-driven companies
  • Expertise in Python, Rust, or Go
  • Proven experience building tools or systems from scratch, with a focus on scalable solutions
  • Proficiency in designing scalable backend architectures to support secure systems
  • Familiarity with security testing frameworks (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SAST/DAST)
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for deploying and securing containerized applications

Nice to have

  • Certifications like CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, Security+, CASP+, or similar preferred
  • Experience developing AI-driven security tools or integrating AI into security workflows
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes-based environments and securing cloud-native infrastructure
  • Proven ability to drive technical decisions and influence security practices across teams
  • A passion for challenging the status quo and building transformative security solutions

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

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Fast-paced environment may lead to high pressure
  • Salary range is quite broad, which may indicate variability based on experience or negotiation
  • Focus on AI-driven tools may require continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies

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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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