IT Systems Engineer

Details

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, contribute directly to the company's mission, communicate effectively, and share knowledge concisely and accurately.

About the Role

The IT Systems Team at 𝕏 manages a dynamic and evolving virtual infrastructure that provides secure, high-performance, and reliable corporate resources for business-critical users and applications. This role focuses on building, deploying, and managing internal Windows and Linux infrastructure while collaborating with other teams to develop scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and support complex application stacks on Windows and Linux servers.
• Provide Windows and Linux troubleshooting and technical support.
• Deploy, configure, and support VMware technologies, including vCenter, ESX, and Horizon.
• Use Puppet Enterprise to automate and manage configurations.
• Work with other engineering teams and third-party vendors to implement scalable solutions.
• Ensure compliance by collaborating with internal audit and compliance teams.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call support rotation.
• Manage and monitor all installed Windows and Linux systems and infrastructure.
• Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems and system management tools.
• Proactively ensure high levels of system availability and reliability.
• Monitor and optimize application performance, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate with developers to implement solutions.
• Write and maintain custom scripts to improve system efficiency and automation.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of infrastructure management and automation.
• 3 to 5 years of experience with:
  • Systems engineering for corporate infrastructure.
  • Managing large-scale Windows and Linux server environments.
  • Virtualization at scale.
  • Configuration management.
  • Managing scalable storage solutions, preferably NetApp.
  • Developing and maintaining performance metrics for systems.
  • Puppet Enterprise and Puppet Open Source.
• Strong understanding of basic networking concepts.
• Proficiency using Puppet to automate and manage configurations.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience writing technical design documents and maintaining documentation.
• Familiarity with working in a source-controlled environment.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl.
• Experience with VMware services, including VMware data center virtualization and VMware Horizon.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools.
• Knowledge of orchestration tools.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary: $162,000–$226,000 per year.
• Equity.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Various other discounts and perks.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.