IT Systems Engineer
About xAI
xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands‑on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All engineers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates. We’re looking for a talented and experiencedIT Systems Engineerto join our team and help us build and maintain a robust infrastructure.
Who We Are:
TheIT Systems Teamat X manages a dynamic and evolving virtual infrastructure that provides secure, high-performance, and reliable corporate resources for business-critical users and applications. This role focuses on building, deploying, and managing internal Windows and Linux infrastructure while collaborating with other teams to develop scalable solutions.
What You’ll Do:
In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing and optimizing Linux and Windows based infrastructure to ensure reliability and performance. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and enhance system efficiency. Your role will include: Building, managing, and supporting complex application stacks onWindowsand Linux Servers. Providing Windowsand Linuxtroubleshooting and technical support .Deploy, configure and support VMware technologies, including vCenter, ESX and Horizon. Use Puppet Enterprise to automate and manage configurations. Working with other engineering teams and third‑party vendors toimplement scalable solutions .Ensuring compliance by collaborating withinternal audit and compliance teams .Developing and maintainingstandard operating procedures .Participating in a24/7 on‑call support rotation .Managing and monitoringall installed Windows and Linux systems and infrastructure .Installing, configuring, testing, and maintainingoperating systems and system management tools .Proactively ensuring high levels ofsystem availability and reliability .Monitoring and optimizingapplication performance, identifying bottlenecks, and collaborating with developers to implement solutions. Writing and maintainingcustom scriptsto improve system efficiency and automation.
Who You Are:
You are a highly skilledIT Systems Engineerwith a deep understanding of infrastructure management and automation. You thrive in a collaborative and fast‑paced environment, leveraging your expertise to enhance system performance and reliability. The ideal candidate will also have:3 to 5 years of experiencein the following: Systems Engineering for Corporate Infrastructure .Managing large‑scale Windows and Linux server environments .Virtualization at scale .Configuration Management .Managingscalable storage solutions, preferably NetApp .Developing and maintainingperformance metrics for systems .Strong understanding ofPuppet Enterprise and Puppet Open Source .Strong understanding ofbasic networking concepts .Proficient withusing Puppet to automate and manage configurations. Experience with NetApp storage arrays Ability totranslate business needs into technical solutions .Outstandinganalytical and problem‑solving skills .Strongwritten and verbal communication skills .Experience writingtechnical design documents and maintaining documentation .Familiarity with working in asource‑controlled environment .Proficiency inscripting languagessuch asBash, Python, or Perl .Experience withVMware services, includingVMware data center virtualization and VMware Horizon .Nice to Have: Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools .Knowledge oforchestration tools .At X, our small but fast‑paced team values innovation and creativity. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of X and our aspiration to build the Everything App. If you thrive in a dynamic, high‑growth tech environment and relish the opportunity to collaborate with passionate, driven over‑achievers, your career with us here at X will be both exhilarating and fulfilling. Annual Salary Range$162,000 - $226,000 Benefits
Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at X, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.