IT Systems Engineer

Join xAI as an IT Systems Engineer: Build the Future of Knowledge

xAI is on a mission to create AI systems that understand the universe and empower humanity’s pursuit of knowledge. We’re a small, highly motivated team dedicated to engineering excellence. If you thrive on challenges, possess a deep curiosity, and want to contribute directly to a groundbreaking mission, this is the place for you. We value initiative, consistent delivery, and strong communication skills.

The Opportunity: Shaping Our IT Infrastructure

We are seeking a talented and experienced IT Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will play a critical role in building and maintaining a robust, secure, and high-performance infrastructure that supports our business-critical users and applications. This is your chance to be at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions and optimize our systems for maximum efficiency.

What You’ll Do:

As an IT Systems Engineer at xAI, you will:

• Build, manage, and support complex application stacks on Windows and Linux Servers.
• Provide expert Windows and Linux troubleshooting and technical support.
• Deploy, configure, and support VMware technologies (vCenter, ESX, Horizon) to create a scalable virtualized environment.
• Utilize Puppet Enterprise for advanced configuration automation and management.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and vendors to implement scalable solutions.
• Ensure compliance by working closely with internal audit and compliance teams.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive standard operating procedures.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call support rotation to ensure system availability.
• Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure proactively.
• Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems and system management tools.
• Monitor and optimize application performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
• Create and maintain custom scripts to enhance system efficiency and automation.

Who You Are:

You are a highly skilled and motivated IT Systems Engineer with a passion for infrastructure management and automation. You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and possess a strong desire to enhance system performance and reliability.

Ideally, you’ll also bring:

• 3-5 years of experience in Systems Engineering for Corporate Infrastructure.
• Proven experience managing large-scale Windows and Linux server environments.
• Experience with virtualization at scale.
• Deep understanding of Configuration Management principles.
• Experience managing scalable storage solutions, preferably NetApp.
• Experience developing and maintaining performance metrics for systems.
• A solid understanding of Puppet Enterprise and Puppet Open Source.
• Solid understanding of basic networking concepts.
• Experience with NetApp storage arrays.
• The ability to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience writing technical design documents and maintaining thorough documentation.
• Familiarity with working in a source-controlled environment.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, or Perl).
• Experience with VMware services, including VMware data center virtualization and VMware Horizon.

Bonus Points:

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools.
• Knowledge of orchestration tools.

Join the xAI Team

At xAI, we value innovation, creativity, and collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of AI. If you’re a driven, over-achiever who thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary Range: $162,000 – $226,000

Our total rewards package includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, disability and life insurance, and various discounts and perks.

xAI is an equal opportunity employer.

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