Sr. IT Data Engineer (AI)

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Salary: $135,000 - $260,000 USD

Company

xAI creates AI systems to accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.

What you will do

• Lead the company's data strategy by implementing established ETL patterns and creating dependable infrastructure.
• Develop and support reusable components and applications to help internal customers meet operational needs.
• Partner with business and engineering teams to prioritize requests and deliver results against time-sensitive priorities.
• Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment using strong interpersonal communication skills.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in an enterprise environment.
• Strong experience with databases (Vertica, MySQL, or similar) and advanced SQL.
• Java development experience (Spring, JEE/JSE) and proficiency in Python or other modern languages.
• Hands-on experience with integrations, APIs, and message queuing technologies like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Must be based in or able to work from Palo Alto, CA.

Nice to have

• Experience with API Gateways (Kong), RAML, and REST-based APIs.
• Knowledge of Big Data technologies such as Hadoop, MongoDB, HBase, or Cassandra.
• Experience with on-prem and cloud enterprise solutions (Oracle, Salesforce, Workday).
• Proficiency in Scala or Scalding.
• Deep knowledge of access control and data security.

Culture & Benefits

• Flat organizational structure where leadership is based on initiative and excellence.
• Competitive compensation package including base salary and equity.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan and disability insurance.
• Environment that values curiosity, strong work ethic, and engineering excellence.