Cursor

Software Engineer, Security

San Francisco, CA. Posted 3 days ago

The role

You will build systems to test hypotheses about why data helps or misleads models. You will implement secure environments for agents and build least-privilege cloud access systems.

What you will do

  • Build AI augmented code review to get involved in important systems at the right time
  • Build a least-privilege and JIT system for cloud access that enables engineers and enforces least privileges
  • Implement a safe environment for agents to engage with code
  • Implement a framework for securely handling agent manipulation of user systems
  • Implement a paved road for preventing inappropriate data from being logged

Required qualifications

  • Experience building or scaling secure systems in fast-moving environments

Nice to have

  • A strong software engineer first, with security as your superpower
  • Think like both a builder and an attacker: you anticipate vulnerabilities before they become issues
  • Care about developer experience, building solutions that are secure and frictionless
  • Comfortable moving quickly, owning problems end to end, and iterating with limited guidance
  • Strong opinions on secure defaults, but can balance pragmatism with rigor
  • Enjoy working on small, high-talent teams where impact is magnified
  • Motivated by protecting developers and users, and you see security as an enabler

Benefits

  • equity
  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • short & long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • various other discounts and perks

Before you apply

  • If there appears to be a fit, we'll reach out to schedule 2-3 short technicals
  • After, we'll schedule an onsite in our office, where you'll work on a small project, discuss ideas, and meet the team

About the company

SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. They are building the full Super Intelligence stack including Colossus supercomputers, Grok models, and a suite of applications.

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