Network Development Engineer (Ops&Deploy) -xAI Networking jobs in United States
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xAI · 20 hours ago

Network Development Engineer (Ops&Deploy) -xAI Networking

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$180K/yr - $440K/yr
date3+ years exp

xAI is focused on creating AI systems that enhance humanity's understanding of the universe. The Network Development Engineer will be responsible for the deployment and operation of large-scale production networks, ensuring high availability and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
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Growth Opportunities
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Deploying or Operating scalable network architectures for AI/HPC workloads, inter-DC and Backbone network fabrics
Power user and ability to iterate SW and toolings for network operations, network deployment and monitoring
Collaborating with cross-functional teams on data center & backbone buildouts and optimizations
Analyzing performance and availability metrics to identify and resolve bottlenecks, availability impairments or inefficient build processes
Ensuring high availability, fast deployability and high security of production networks

Qualification

Hyper scale networksNetworking protocolsPython scriptingNetwork automationData Center operationsIncident responseProblem-solving skillsTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

A minimum of 3 years in deploying or operating hyper scale networks
Hands-on experience with networking protocols and tools (e.g., BGP, OSPF, ZTP etc.)
Experience with Python scripting and in automating tasks, acquiring metrics, and analyzing large data sets
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous setting
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred

Experience designing hyper scale network infrastructure or large-scale GPU clusters and automating their entire deployment process
Proven track record in leading on-call rotations, incident response, and team development in high-stakes environments
A working understanding of RoCEv2

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

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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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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$22.73B
Key Investors
Neptune Digital AssetsSpaceXMorgan Stanley
2025-12-11Secondary Market· $0.3M
2025-07-13Corporate Round· $5.32B
2025-07-01Debt Financing· $5B

Leadership Team

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Toby Pohlen
Founding Member
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