July 3, 2026

Software Engineer - Kernels/CUDA (C++)

Senior • On-site

Seattle, WA

SpaceXAI'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.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are building one of the world's largest AI supercomputers from the ground up. As part of the Compute Infrastructure team, you will own both the raw GPU supercomputer and the platform layer that runs on top of it. You will work across the full stack — from low-level GPU kernel optimizations and Linux kernel internals to massive-scale orchestration and virtualization — to make training and inference at SpaceXAI as fast, reliable, and scalable as possible.

This is a broad, high-impact role that combines hardcore supercompute and compute infrastructure work. Your contributions will directly accelerate Grok's training speed and overall AI progress.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design, build, and optimize massive GPU clusters for extreme-scale training and inference workloads
  • Develop and tune low-level CUDA kernels (GeMM, Attention, etc.), using CUTLASS, Tensor Cores, and Nsight for maximum performance
  • Profile, debug, and eliminate bottlenecks across GPU memory hierarchy, networking fabric, filesystems, and multi-GPU operation
  • Collaborate closely with AI research teams to deliver production-grade performance and scalability

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Deep low-level systems programming (C/C++/PTX/SASS)
  • Strong experience with large-scale GPU clusters or distributed compute infrastructure at production scale
  • Hands-on work with GPU kernel optimization (CUTLASS, custom kernels, Nsight profiling)
  • Track record of building or running high-performance infrastructure for AI workloads (training or inference platforms)
  • Ability to reason from first principles and optimize for both memory-bound and compute-bound scenarios

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$180,000 - $440,000 USD

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXAI, 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.

SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

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On-site

Palo Alto, CA

🏢 Summary: Cybersecurity / SRE role focused on securing and maintaining the reliability of a large-scale fintech platform operating in hybrid cloud environments. The position emphasizes Kubernetes and container security, SIEM management, CI/CD protection, and automation using Python and infrastructure-as-code tools. Candidates will work on mission-critical distributed systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and resilient security operations at scale. 🗂️ Requirements: Experience securing hybrid AWS/on-premises environments, Strong proficiency in Python, Strong proficiency in Terraform, Strong proficiency in Puppet, Deep expertise in Kubernetes, Experience with container security, Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions, Experience with Prometheus, Experience with Grafana, Experience with CloudWatch, Experience with Karma, Experience managing and integrating Wazuh, Experience with security scanning tools (Semgrep, Trivy, Falco), Experience with IAM and security posture management, Ability to comply with PCI and NIST CSF standards, Located in SF Bay Area or willing to relocate 📃 Skills: AWS, IAM, Python, Terraform, Puppet, Kubernetes, Docker, GitHub, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Karma, Wazuh, Semgrep, Trivy, Falco, PCI, NIST, CI/CD 🏢 Description: 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. ABOUT THE ROLE: The Cybersecurity / SRE team is focused on ensuring the security and reliability of X Money. This role will primarily focus on the X Money platform but will also cross over with the X Social platform. The ideal candidate will have experience in the banking, money transmission, and P2P payments industry. We emphasize working with large distributed systems and security platforms at scale, with an automation-first mindset. You'll be responsible for securing and maintaining the reliability of X Money's infrastructure. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures, improve system resilience, and implement best practices. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Build and secure mission-critical applications in a hybrid cloud environment. - Manage identities and roles effectively. - Monitor and remediate infrastructure to comply with regulations and best practices (e.g., PCI, NIST CSF). - Maintain a SIEM and all data pipelines needed for reliable alerting. - Design and implement secure container standards and automation to enable frictionless developer workflows. - Maintain Kubernetes security aligned with current best practices. - Build, deploy, and maintain security operations infrastructure using Python, Terraform, and Puppet. - Secure and enhance CI/CD pipelines. - Integrate and maintain code scanning platforms. - Develop dashboards and alerts from security metrics. - Own security projects: identify issues and implement solutions. - Apply critical analysis and problem-solving skills. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Proven experience securing hybrid AWS/on-premises environments, including IAM and overall security posture. - Strong proficiency in Python, Terraform, and Puppet. - Certifications like CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, Security+, CASP+, or similar preferred. - Deep expertise in Kubernetes and container security. - Hands-on expertise building GitHub Actions and workflows. - Extensive experience with Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, and Karma. - Well versed in management and integrations of Wazuh. - Hands-on experience with security scanning tools (Semgrep, Trivy, Falco). - Proactive mindset with strong ownership and problem-solving skills. - Excellent critical thinking and analytical abilities. - Located in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: $180,000 - $440,000 USD Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package, 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.