IT Systems Engineer job opportunity at xAI.



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xAI IT Systems Engineer
Experience: 5-years
Pattern: full-time
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loacation Palo Alto, CA, United States Of America
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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 employees 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 experienced IT Systems Engineer to join our team and help us build and maintain a robust infrastructure. Who We Are: The IT Systems Team at 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 on Windows and Linux Servers. Providing Windows and Linux troubleshooting 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 to implement scalable solutions. Ensuring compliance by collaborating with internal audit and compliance teams. Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures. Participating in a 24/7 on-call support rotation. Managing and monitoring all installed Windows and Linux systems and infrastructure. Installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems and system management tools. Proactively ensuring high levels of system availability and reliability. Monitoring and optimizing application performance, identifying bottlenecks, and collaborating with developers to implement solutions. Writing and maintaining custom scripts to improve system efficiency and automation. Who You Are: You are a highly skilled IT Systems Engineer with 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 experience in the following: Systems Engineering for Corporate Infrastructure. Managing large-scale Windows and Linux server environments. Virtualization at scale. Configuration Management. Managing scalable storage solutions, preferably NetApp. Developing and maintaining performance metrics for systems. Strong understanding of Puppet Enterprise and Puppet Open Source. Strong understanding of basic networking concepts. Proficient with using Puppet to automate and manage configurations. Experience with NetApp storage arrays Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience writing technical design documents and maintaining documentation. Familiarity with working in a source-controlled environment. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl. Experience with VMware services, including VMware data center virtualization and VMware Horizon. Nice to Have: Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools. Knowledge of orchestration 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.xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

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