xAI · 2 months ago
Site Reliability Engineer - Monitoring Specialist
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expxAI is focused on creating AI systems to enhance human understanding of the universe. The Site Reliability Engineer - Monitoring Specialist will develop and manage monitoring solutions, emphasizing Grafana for dashboards that provide insights into datacenter health, while collaborating with teams to optimize operational reliability.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain Grafana dashboards tailored for datacenter technician organizations, providing real-time views into system health, performance metrics, and monitoring alerts
Develop automation scripts and tools using languages such as Java, Golang, Python, C/C++/C#, Bash, or Linux shell scripting to integrate monitoring systems and process data in JSON formats
Collaborate with Datacenter Operations Technicians to identify monitoring needs, troubleshoot issues, and ensure dashboards support efficient incident response and preventive maintenance
Evaluate and optimize existing dashboards for scalability, drawing from past experiences in creating monitoring solutions that have driven business growth
Manage dashboard lifecycle, including version control, updates, and performance tuning to handle large-scale datacenter environments
Participate in on-call rotations, incident analysis, and root cause investigations using monitoring data to improve system reliability
Document monitoring strategies, dashboard designs, and best practices to foster knowledge sharing within the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in site reliability engineering or monitoring roles, preferably in datacenter or cloud environments
Proficiency in at least two of the following programming languages: Java, Golang, Python, C/C++/C#, with strong skills in Linux and Bash scripting
Hands-on experience working with JSON for data parsing, integration, and API interactions
Expert-level knowledge of Grafana, including creating complex dashboards, queries, and integrations with data sources like Prometheus or InfluxDB
Proven track record of developing dashboards that provide health and monitoring views for operational teams, with examples of how they scaled business operations
Experience managing monitoring tools and dashboards, including optimization, alerting, and integration into CI/CD pipelines
Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making and collaboration in fast-paced environments
Preferred
Experience in AI/ML infrastructure or high-performance computing monitoring
Familiarity with other monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana) and observability practices
Prior work in a startup or tech company like xAI, with contributions to scalable monitoring systems
Company
xAI
XAI is an artificial intelligence startup that develops AI solutions and tools to enhance reasoning and search capabilities.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$42.73BKey Investors
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2026-01-06Series E· $20B
2025-12-11Secondary Market· $0.3M
2025-07-13Corporate Round· $5.32B
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