IT Systems Engineer

1 week agoSeniorSalary: 162K - 226KPalo Alto, USADevopsJobs by SpaceXAI

SpaceXAI builds frontier AI models and products including the Grok conversational assistant and a multimodal developer API.

Austin, United States
About SpaceXAI

SpaceXAI is a US-based AI company focused on accelerating scientific discovery and understanding the universe through reasoning, voice, image, video, and generative AI systems. Formerly xAI, it was acquired by SpaceX effective February 2, 2026, while continuing to operate the x.ai site and services.

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About the Role

You will build, support, and automate Windows Server application stacks and infrastructure. You will administer Active Directory, VMware environments, SQL Server virtual machines, and storage; monitor performance and availability; document operating procedures; collaborate on scalable solutions; and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of corporate Microsoft infrastructure systems engineering experience
  • Experience managing large-scale Windows Server environments
  • Active Directory administration experience
  • VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, and Horizon administration experience
  • Experience supporting SQL Server on Windows virtual machines
  • PowerShell automation and configuration management proficiency
  • Networking knowledge for Windows and VMware environments
  • Technical documentation and design-document experience
  • Experience working in a source-controlled environment
  • Eligibility to meet U.S. ITAR export-control requirements

Responsibilities

  • Build, manage, and support Windows Server application stacks
  • Administer on-premises Active Directory
  • Deploy, configure, and support VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi
  • Deploy, configure, and support VMware Horizon Windows VDI environments
  • Manage SQL Server workloads on Windows virtual machines
  • Troubleshoot Windows Server environments and provide hands-on support
  • Manage scalable storage solutions for Windows workloads
  • Automate Windows infrastructure using PowerShell
  • Collaborate with engineering teams and vendors on scalable solutions
  • Maintain standard operating procedures
  • Participate in a 24/7 on-call support rotation
  • Monitor, optimize, and improve system availability, reliability, and performance
  • Write and maintain automation scripts

Benefits

  • Equity
  • Medical coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Discounts and perks
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