Infrastructure Security Engineer
xAI · Palo Alto, CA · Information Security
About this role
xAI is hiring a mid-level Infrastructure Engineer in the software engineering function based in Palo Alto, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Bash, AWS, GCP. Compensation is listed at $200,000–$340,000 per year.
- Role
- Infrastructure Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Palo Alto, CA
- Department
- Information Security
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Job description
from xAI careersABOUT xAI
xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking a talented and motivated Cloud/Infrastructure Security Engineer to join our security team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud infrastructure and ensuring the integrity of our cloud-native applications.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and implement secure cloud architectures across multiple cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates with embedded security controls
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure and services
- Implement and manage cloud security tools and services (e.g., CSPM, CWPP, CASB)