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July 14, 2026

Software Engineer - Networking Software and Services

Senior • On-site

Palo Alto, CA

SpaceXAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. The team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. Employees are expected to be hands-on, communicate effectively, and contribute directly to the mission.

About the Role

As part of the Network Software and Services for AI (nssAI) team at xAI, you will build cutting-edge software, services, and frameworks to empower Network Development Engineers. Responsibilities include metric collection, configuration, zero-touch provisioning, monitoring, and auto-remediation for production and ancillary networks.

Focus

  • Build software and tools with extensive metrics coverage for large GPU supercomputing network fabrics used for AI training and customer inference queries.
  • Implement IaC best practices, enhance deployment pipelines, and ensure robust, secure service delivery across production environments.

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Deep experience collaborating with network engineers using extensive knowledge of network topologies and protocols.
  • Expert knowledge and proven history designing scalable and reliable software systems.
  • Ability to build and orchestrate tens of thousands of network devices efficiently.
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguity and create metrics that help prioritize team focus.

Tech Stack

  • Python
  • Go
  • TCP/IP
  • BGP
  • RDMA

Annual Salary Range

  • $150,000 - $250,000 base

Benefits

  • Equity package
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Additional discounts and perks

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

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