Software Engineer - Platform Infrastructure (Rust, C++)
xAI · Palo Alto, CA
CHECKED 15H AGO
Frontier labonsite$180k–$440k
At a glance
Highlights
- Build distributed systems powering one of the world's largest superclusters.
- Optimize performance across GPUs, networking and filesystems for peak efficiency.
- Co-design hardware, software and algorithms to push boundaries of AI training.
What they offer
- Equity
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short & long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Discounts and perks
Ideal candidate
A hands-on systems thinker who thrives in flat, fast-paced teams and loves digging from transistors to applications to squeeze peak efficiency from massive-scale infrastructure. Curious, self-directed and a clear communicator who takes initiative to deliver excellence.
Requirements
- Systems programming experience in C, C++, or Rust
- Computer systems fundamentals with a grasp of how computers execute code from transistors to high-level applications.
- Hands-on expertise with Kubernetes (K8s), including cluster architecture, pod lifecycle, networking (CNI), storage (CSI), service mesh, and production-grade operations
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