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Overview
Join xAI as a Senior IAM Engineer to design and implement enterprise IAM solutions. Drive secure identity solutions in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with various teams.
ABOUT 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.
What you'll do
Design and implement enterprise-grade IAM solutions across on-prem, cloud, and SaaS environments. Architect and deliver end-to-end federation strategies using modern protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM). Lead integration and optimization of key IAM platforms including SailPoint, Okta, PingOne, Microsoft Entra ID, and other tools. Drive Identity Lifecycle Management (LCM), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Just-In-Time access initiatives. Develop automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) to improve provisioning, governance, and operational efficiency. Serve as the primary IAM SME, providing technical guidance, troubleshooting complex issues, and mentoring other team members. Work closely with InfoSec, Compliance, and Engineering teams to meet audit, regulatory, and security requirements. Continuously improve IAM architecture, processes, and capabilities in a dynamic, fast-moving organization. Support cloud IAM strategies across AWS, GCP, and other platforms. Participate in on-call rotation and incident response related to identity systems.
Conditions
$100,000 - $258,000 USD Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, 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.