Network Engineer - Edge

xAI

Palo Alto, CA, US
Base: $180,000 - $440,000 usd; bonus/equity: equit...
On-site
7+ years edge network hardware experience
7+ years backbone peering and transit routing
5+ years python scripting for automation
xAI is seeking two senior Network Engineers to enhance their Edge networking infrastructure, focusing on peering, transit, and automation using Python. Candidates should possess extensive experience with network hardware, routing, and cloud connectivity, alongside strong problem-solving and communication skills

Job Summary

  • xAI is seeking senior engineers to architect and build the peering and transit infrastructure that powers Grok and X.
  • The role requires leveraging Python scripting to automate repetitive engineering cycles and proactively mitigate customer impacts.
  • Candidates will join a small, highly motivated team operating with a flat structure focused on engineering excellence.

Matching Summary

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xAI is seeking two senior Network Engineers to enhance their Edge networking infrastructure, focusing on peering, transit, and automation using Python. Candidates should possess extensive experience with network hardware, routing, and cloud connectivity, alongside strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Salary

Base: $180,000 - $440,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Equity included in total rewards package; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, life insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years edge network hardware experience
  • 7+ years backbone peering and transit routing
  • 5+ years Python scripting for automation
  • 3+ years DNS infrastructure management
  • 3+ years cloud VPC troubleshooting

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with A10 Networks or NGINX
  • Familiarity with Route53 and UltraDNS
  • Expertise in GCP, AWS, and OCI VPCs
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes Ingress
  • Experience with CDN services like Fastly

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years edge network hardware experience
  • 7+ years routing experience in backbones
  • 5+ years Python scripting experience
  • 3+ years DNS infrastructure management
  • 3+ years cloud VPC management

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