xAI · 3 days ago
Software Engineer - Networking Software and Services
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$180K/yr - $440K/yrxAI is dedicated to creating AI systems that enhance humanity's understanding of the universe. The role involves building software and tools for network management to support AI training and service delivery.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Build cutting-edge software, services, and frameworks to empower our Network Development Engineers
Tackle all facets of network management—metric collection, configuration, zero-touch provisioning, monitoring, and auto-remediation—driving automation-first solutions for xAI’s production and ancillary networks
Develop extensible tools, streamline complex processes, and ensure rock-solid reliability to support xAI’s mission of accelerating human scientific discovery through AI
Implement IaC best practices, enhancing deployment pipelines, and ensuring robust, secure service delivery across our production environments
Qualification
Required
Strong communication skills
Strong work ethic and prioritization skills
Hands-on experience in building software and tools with extensive metrics coverage for network management
Experience implementing IaC best practices and enhancing deployment pipelines
Experience ensuring robust, secure service delivery across production environments
Proficiency in Python
Proficiency in Go
Knowledge of TCP/IP
Knowledge of BGP
Knowledge of RDMA
Preferred
Deep experience collaborating with network engineers daily using extensive knowledge of network topologies, physical and logical, and network protocols
Expert knowledge and proven history with designing scalable and reliable software from the ground up that can build and orchestrate tens of thousands of network devices at lightning speeds
Ability to thrive in ambiguity, creating metrics that will help prioritize the focus of the team and your own
Benefits
Equity
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short & long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Various other discounts and perks
Company
xAI
XAI is an artificial intelligence startup that develops AI solutions and tools to enhance reasoning and search capabilities.
Founded in 2023
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$42.73BKey Investors
Neptune Digital AssetsSpaceXMorgan Stanley
2026-01-06Series E· $20B
2025-12-11Secondary Market· $0.3M
2025-07-13Corporate Round· $5.32B
Leadership Team
Toby Pohlen
Founding Member
Recent News
2026-01-12
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