Network Engineer - Edge

xAI

Palo Alto, CA, US
Base: $180,000 - $440,000 usd; bonus/equity: equit...
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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 architect and maintain their edge networking infrastructure, focusing on peering, transit, and cloud connectivity. The ideal candidates will possess strong Python skills and extensive experience with network hardware and routing, contributing to a collaborative and innovative work environment. **

Job Summary

  • xAI is seeking senior engineers to architect and build peering and transit infrastructure that powers Grok and X.
  • The role requires leveraging Python scripting to automate repetitive engineering tasks and proactively mitigate customer impacts.
  • Candidates will work in a flat organizational structure focused on engineering excellence and hands-on contribution to the company's mission.

Matching Summary

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** xAI is seeking two senior Network Engineers to architect and maintain their edge networking infrastructure, focusing on peering, transit, and cloud connectivity. The ideal candidates will possess strong Python skills and extensive experience with network hardware and routing, contributing to a collaborative and innovative work environment. **

Salary

Base: $180,000 - $440,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Equity included in total rewards package; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, and 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 experience with edge network hardware
  • 7+ years routing experience in backbones and transit
  • 5+ years Python scripting experience
  • 3+ years DNS infrastructure management
  • 3+ years cloud VPC management

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