xAI · 8 hours ago
Network Planning and Procurement Engineer - xAI Networking
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $440K/yr
10+ years expxAI is focused on creating AI systems that enhance humanity's understanding of the universe. They are seeking a lead Network Planning and Procurement Engineer to manage vendor relationships and oversee the company's network strategy and procurement processes while collaborating with engineering and finance teams.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyFoundational AIGenerative AIMachine Learning
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own all peering, transit, backbone circuits, dark fiber, IP space and the respective vendor relationships
Own the company's strategy, roadmap, approval to leadership and delivery for these aforementioned items from a procurement standpoint
Work next to backbone and edge network engineers to turn their high level designs into real world production capacity
Work closely with the finance team, creating supporting CAPEX/OPEX models with forecasting, unit costs to track cost efficiencies over time as well as gaining buy-in from leadership on strategic ventures
Qualification
Required
10+ years in the industry for planning backbone and edge capacity with 5+ in hyper scale environments
Deep understanding and experience for designing physically diverse global backbones and edge networks from the design RFP/RFQ stage, through cost negotiations and driving vendors to deliver in expedited timelines
5+ years of creating finance models and projections from capacity planning sessions with engineers
Previous experience in Network Operations/Service Delivery. Can troubleshoot common issues with vendors and brainstorm ideas to move past blockers and expedite turn-ups
US citizen or Green Card holder
Preferred
Ability to code in python to help contribute to topology and capacity forecasting models
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.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$42.73BKey Investors
Neptune Digital AssetsSpaceXMorgan Stanley
2026-02-02Acquired
2026-01-06Series E· $20B
2025-12-11Secondary Market· $0.3M
Leadership Team
Greg Yang
Co-Founder
Yuhuai Wu
Co-Founder
Recent News
Research & Development World
2026-02-13
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