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Software Engineer - Linux Kernel (C++, C)

xAI · Palo Alto, CA; Seattle, WA · Seattle, WA

CHECKED 13H AGO

Frontier labonsite$180k–$440k
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Build the lean, high-reliability OS underpinning AI supercomputer fabric.
  • Squeeze maximum physical capability from network and compute hardware.
  • Bring up software stack on next-generation supercomputer hardware.

What they offer

  • equity
  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short & long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance

Ideal candidate

Hands-on systems thinker obsessed with how computers truly work, from silicon to applications. You thrive in small, high-ownership teams pushing hardware to its physical limits with relentless curiosity and excellence.

Requirements

  • Hands-on systems programming experience in C or C++
  • Strong operating systems fundamentals including scheduling, memory management and I/O
  • Understanding of computer networking in host OS stack and network devices
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Lab profile

About xAI

Builds AI systems to understand the universe and advance human knowledge.

Known for

  • Engineering excellence focus
  • Large-scale data center operations
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