Threat Intelligence Analyst, Threat Disruption

Threat Disruption provides expert threat intelligence and conducts scaled operations against the adversaries attacking X. We investigate and disrupt threats across the following areas:

Platform manipulation, including coordinated networks of bots attempting to pollute the information space

Compromises of accounts owned by high-visibility individuals and organizations

Sensitive allegations carrying reputational, legal, or geopolitical weight, including suspected foreign-linked influence campaigns

Financial fraud, monetization abuse, and scam networks operating on and off X

Other X Rules violations, including illegal activity and child safety

We identify how adversaries circumvent our defenses, abuse product features and core services, and benefit from the abuse. Based on these investigations, we conduct sweeps to disrupt immediate threats and provide recommendations to product, engineering, and policy teams to squash systemic vulnerabilities.

Where appropriate, Threat Disruption also coordinates with law enforcement and other external parties to enhance detections and support prosecution of bad actors.

Come help us defend the global town square.

Self-starter mindset with a proven ability to take initiative and drive work forward independently

Deep commitment to analytical rigor and operational excellence

Exceptional attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Maturity and discretion when handling sensitive information, with the ability to remain calm and effective during urgent incidents

Strong proficiency in SQL for querying large, complex datasets

Comfort operating in the command line, writing scripts, and leveraging AI tools to amplify impact and scale work

Flexibility to work across time zones, including weekends and holidays, as part of an on-call rotation

Strong respect for users’ freedom of speech and privacy

Experience investigating platform manipulation, account compromise, influence operations, or fraud

Experience turning investigations into production changes and enforcement outcomes

Experience in a 24/7 on-call rotation, including owning urgent incidents and briefing leadership

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.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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