{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/xai/jobs/5180827007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4653261007,"location":{"name":"Austin, Texas; Palo Alto, California; Washington, D.C."},"metadata":[{"id":22659078007,"name":"Job Description via Google Doc URL [please share with Olivia]","value":"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ymnrI59_ToKp2TtZag-VLlcvM5xIX3FpHtVgCYDUdJI/edit?tab=t.0","value_type":"short_text"},{"id":16340689007,"name":"Featured Role","value":null,"value_type":"yes_no"}],"id":5180827007,"updated_at":"2026-08-27T18:09:48-04:00","requisition_id":"1043","title":"Senior IAM Engineer","company_name":"SpaceXAI","first_published":"2026-07-06T18:38:06-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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. \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3 data-pm-slice=\u0026quot;1 1 []\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;ABOUT THE ROLE:\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are looking for a Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maturing our enterprise IAM ecosystem. As a Senior IAM Engineer, you will serve as a key subject matter expert (SME) within the broader Information Security organization, driving secure, scalable, and user-friendly identity solutions in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You will own complex IAM initiatives end-to-end — from strategy and architecture to implementation and optimization — while collaborating closely with Security, Infrastructure, Application, and Engineering teams. This is a high-impact, hands-on role suited for someone who thrives in ambiguity and takes extreme ownership of outcomes.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;RESPONSIBILITIES:\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design and implement enterprise-grade IAM solutions across on-prem, cloud, and SaaS environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Architect and deliver end-to-end federation strategies using modern protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead integration and optimization of key IAM platforms including SailPoint, Okta, PingOne, Microsoft Entra ID, and other tools.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive Identity Lifecycle Management (LCM), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Just-In-Time access initiatives.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) to improve provisioning, governance, and operational efficiency.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as the primary IAM SME, providing technical guidance, troubleshooting complex issues, and mentoring other team members.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work closely with InfoSec, Compliance, and Engineering teams to meet audit, regulatory, and security requirements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuously improve IAM architecture, processes, and capabilities in a dynamic, fast-moving organization.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support cloud IAM strategies across AWS, GCP, and other platforms.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Participate in on-call rotation and incident response related to identity systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;6+ years of hands-on experience in Identity and Access Management.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Thorough understanding of IAM principles and modern security concepts, including Zero Trust, Least Privilege, Adaptive/Risk-Based Authentication, Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), Continuous Access Evaluation, and Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong expertise in IAM protocols and standards: SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, and other federation protocols.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong expertise in IAM and federation protocols, with proven experience in architecting and implementing end-to-end federation solutions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience with major IAM platforms, particularly SailPoint, Okta, PingOne, and Microsoft identity solutions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS and GCP), Cloud IAM services, Terraform, and CI/CD practices.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong scripting and programming skills in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, with extensive experience developing IAM workflows, automation, and integrations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and drive projects from design through implementation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This high-visibility role requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates extreme ownership, a collaborative no-ego mindset, and is comfortable taking the lead. This is a significant opportunity to shape the future of identity and security at the company.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;$100,000 - $258,000 USD\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short \u0026amp;amp; long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our \u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://x.ai/legal/recruitment-privacy-notice\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Recruitment Privacy Notice\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4046295007,"name":"Information Security","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4024733007}],"offices":[{"id":4050550007,"name":"Austin, TX","location":"Austin, Texas","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4054926007},{"id":4035106007,"name":"Palo Alto, CA","location":"Palo Alto, California","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4054926007},{"id":4051921007,"name":"Washington, D.C.","location":"Washington, D.C.","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4054926007}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":null,"ai_opt_out_request_url":null}