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xAI · 4 hours ago

Network Deployment Automation Lead - xAI Networking

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date8+ years exp

xAI is dedicated to creating AI systems that enhance human understanding of the universe. They are seeking a Network Deployment Automation Lead to own the speed and accuracy of network deployment through automation, workflows, and dashboards, significantly reducing human effort in maintaining hyper-scale production networks.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
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Responsibilities

Liaise with engineers from different teams to build strategies and roadmaps that will address short term needs while ensuring a long term vision is met
Use python to create an ecosystem of tools and dashboards that onsite technicians can use to build our network products and maintain it with minimal human cycles

Qualification

PythonNetwork automationNetworking protocolsTeam leadershipProblem-solving

Required

8+ years of experience in using python to automate hyper scale networks
10+ years in the networking industry
3+ years in a team lead role
Understanding of networking topologies, protocols and best practices (e.g., BGP, OSPF, ROCEv2 etc.)

Preferred

Experience in AI/ML infrastructure or large-scale GPU clusters
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous setting

Company

xAI

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XAI is an artificial intelligence startup that develops AI solutions and tools to enhance reasoning and search capabilities.
dateFounded in 2023
location
Burlingame, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://x.ai

H1B Sponsorship

xAI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$42.73B
Key Investors
Neptune Digital AssetsSpaceXMorgan Stanley
2026-01-06Series E· $20B
2025-12-11Secondary Market· $0.3M
2025-07-13Corporate Round· $5.32B

Leadership Team

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Toby Pohlen
Founding Member
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