Software Engineer (Networking Software)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Networking Software): Build cutting-edge software, services, and frameworks to empower network development engineers with an accent on network management automation, metrics collection, and zero-touch provisioning. Focus on designing scalable, reliable software for large GPU supercomputing network fabrics and implementing infrastructure as code best practices.

Location: Remote or offices in Palo Alto, California and Memphis, Tennessee with expected travel to Palo Alto and data center for collaboration and hands-on experience.

Salary: $180,000 - $440,000 USD annually

Company

xAI is focused on creating AI systems to understand the universe and aid humanity in knowledge pursuit, emphasizing engineering excellence and a flat organizational structure.

What you will do

• Build software and tools with extensive metrics coverage for large GPU supercomputing network fabrics used in AI training and inference.
• Implement infrastructure as code best practices and enhance deployment pipelines.
• Ensure robust, secure service delivery across production environments.
• Collaborate closely with network engineers to manage network topologies and protocols.
• Develop automation-first solutions for network management including monitoring and auto-remediation.

Requirements

• Location: Must be able to work remotely or from Palo Alto or Memphis offices with travel to Palo Alto and data center.
• Deep experience with network topologies, physical and logical, and network protocols.
• Proven history designing scalable and reliable software for large-scale network device orchestration.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and create metrics to prioritize team focus.
• Strong communication skills for effective knowledge sharing.

Nice to have

• Experience with Python and Go programming languages.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, and RDMA protocols.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Equity participation and 401(k) retirement plan access.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Various discounts and perks.
• Equal opportunity employer.