Software Engineer, Platform Security

SOFTWARE ENGINEER, PLATFORM SECURITY

We are seeking a talented and driven Software Engineer to join the Platform Security team, where you will build cutting-edge security solutions to protect our Kubernetes-based infrastructure and advance secure AI-driven systems. In this role, you will design and implement AI-powered security tools, proactively address vulnerabilities, and champion secure engineering practices across the organization. Ideal candidates are passionate about impactful innovation, excel at writing clean, efficient code, and thrive in fast-paced environments to support SpaceXSI's mission of creating a trusted and secure global digital platform.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design and build AI-driven security tooling and agents using Grok to identify, analyze, and mitigate vulnerabilities in the platform infrastructure and customer facing application(s)

Proactively identify security problems to solve and own the design and implementation end-to-end

Collaborate and be a security champion while driving technical decisions across the organization

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

3+ years of professional experience building production software

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for deploying and securing containerized applications

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience in Python, Rust, or Go, with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on clean, efficient code

Experience developing AI-driven security tools or integrating AI into security workflows

Knowledge of software supply chain tools, including SBOM management and dependency scanning

Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, Security+, CASP+

Proficiency in designing scalable backend architectures to support secure systems

Familiarity with security testing frameworks (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SAST/DAST)

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

Strong collaboration skills, with experience working in dynamic, cross-functional teams

Proven experience building tools or systems from scratch, with a focus on scalable solutions

Experience in a fast-paced, high-impact environments, ideally at startups or tech-driven companies, and adaptability in such environments

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$100,000 - $198,000 USD

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXSI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.