xAI · 14 hours ago
Design Manager - AI Infrastructure
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expxAI is on a mission to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. They are seeking a Design Manager to lead the design of AI infrastructure at an unprecedented scale, overseeing data center design and construction administration. The role involves unifying design strategies across engineering disciplines and ensuring alignment with xAI’s strategic technical roadmap.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Lead as head of design, unifying mechanical, electrical, structural, and network systems for cohesive, optimized AI infrastructure
Apply engineering codes, principles, and practices to guide design, analysis, and problem-solving
Collaborate with internal teams to define infrastructure requirements
Partner with external design teams and stakeholders to develop and issue design documents
Manage design change processes to align with project goals
Review and respond to contractor Requests for Information (RFIs)
Conduct site reviews and deliver technical reports
Support project closeout and as-built documentation
Review commissioning scripts and reports to validate system performance
Identify process improvements, optimize designs, and balance schedule, performance, and cost tradeoffs
Mitigate design risks and implement robust QA/QC practices
Align designs with xAI’s technical and business objectives
Integrate sustainability, energy efficiency, and resiliency into designs
Travel between xAI’s Memphis location and project sites in the US and internationally as needed
Qualification
Required
BS in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
7+ years of experience in mission-critical infrastructure design
Experience stamping construction drawing packages
Deep knowledge of industry standards, building codes, and safety regulations
Proficiency in Revit/BIM, Autodesk, or similar design software
Expertise in data center infrastructure design, construction, commissioning, and operation
Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, balancing long-term planning with immediate execution needs
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license
Experience building AI infrastructure or supercomputers at scale
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and align them around a shared technical vision
Comfort with ambiguity and skill in turning loosely defined goals into structured execution plans
Strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and influence executive decisions
Systems-level thinking, understanding how decisions impact performance, cost, and schedule
Track record of mentoring teams and fostering technical excellence and accountability
Ability to prioritize design quality and optimize for speed, scalability, or resilience based on project needs
Company
xAI
XAI is an artificial intelligence startup that develops AI solutions and tools to enhance reasoning and search capabilities.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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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