{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/xai/jobs/4871633007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4497305007,"location":{"name":"Palo Alto, California"},"metadata":[{"id":22659078007,"name":"Job Description via Google Doc URL [please share with Olivia]","value":"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zlUVUGz4Q-LLrF5JhB5GBd760p0aSikhyrqbVxdrhnU/edit?tab=t.0","value_type":"short_text"},{"id":16340689007,"name":"Featured Role","value":null,"value_type":"yes_no"}],"id":4871633007,"updated_at":"2026-08-27T18:09:48-04:00","requisition_id":"431","title":"IT Systems Engineer","company_name":"SpaceXAI","first_published":"2025-09-11T17:30:02-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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. \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;ABOUT THE ROLE:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;RESPONSIBILITIES:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building, managing, and supporting complex application stacks on\u0026amp;nbsp;Windows and Linux Servers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Providing Windows and Linux troubleshooting and technical support.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deploy, configure and support VMware technologies, including vCenter, ESX and Horizon.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Use Puppet Enterprise to automate and manage configurations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working with other engineering teams and third-party vendors to implement scalable solutions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensuring compliance by collaborating with internal audit and compliance teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Participating in a 24/7 on-call support rotation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Managing and monitoring all installed Windows and Linux systems and infrastructure.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems and system management tools.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proactively ensuring high levels of system availability and reliability.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Monitoring and optimizing application performance, identifying bottlenecks, and collaborating with developers to implement solutions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Writing and maintaining custom scripts to improve system efficiency and automation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Required Qualifications\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep understanding of infrastructure management and automation\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;3 to 5 years of experience in the following:\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Systems Engineering for Corporate Infrastructure.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Managing large-scale Windows and Linux server environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Virtualization at scale.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Configuration Management.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Managing scalable storage solutions, preferably NetApp.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Developing and maintaining performance metrics for systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong understanding of Puppet Enterprise and Puppet Open Source.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong understanding of basic networking concepts.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficient with using Puppet to automate and manage configurations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong written and verbal communication skills.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience writing technical design documents and maintaining documentation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with working in a source-controlled environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with VMware services, including VMware data center virtualization and VMware Horizon.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Knowledge of orchestration tools.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;$162,000 - $226,000\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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 \u0026amp;amp; long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ITAR REQUIREMENTS:\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page\u0026amp;amp;sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987\u0026quot;\u0026gt;here\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;. \u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our \u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://x.ai/legal/recruitment-privacy-notice\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Recruitment Privacy Notice\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4047058007,"name":"Information Technology","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4046280007}],"offices":[{"id":4035106007,"name":"Palo Alto, CA","location":"Palo Alto, California","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4054926007}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":null,"ai_opt_out_request_url":null}