AI Data Center Network Engineer for HighPerformance Clusters

Xai; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI seeks a seasoned networks engineer to support AI data centers and high-density training clusters. You'll design highly available networks with spine-leaf fabrics, manage data center and campus networks, and contribute to automation and documentation.

Strong urgency and operational excellence are expected in this role. The ideal candidate has extensive Layer 2/3 expertise in latency-sensitive environments, experience with multiple vendors, and proficiency in scripting and IaC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or STEM; 3+ years in network engineering, or 5+ years without a degree.
• Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting Layer 2/3 networks in latency-sensitive environments.
• Experience with multiple network vendors in production or lab environments.
• Experience with GitOps and Infrastructure as Code frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement highly available, high-bandwidth networks for AI data centers with spine-leaf/Clos fabrics.
• Maintain data center and campus networks per company standards; collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Evaluate, procure, and deploy network hardware including high-speed switches, optics, and firewalls.
• Advance network automation tooling; add configuration analysis and scalability to deployment framework.
• Plan maintenance windows for software updates and hardware refreshes in live production.
• Troubleshoot network issues; publish RCA documentation and conduct retrospective reviews.
• Provide direct networking support during cluster bring-up and high-load operations; participate in on-call.
• Tailor monitoring to detect congestion and loss; prevent impact on workloads.
• Create and update network documentation including diagrams and procedures.
• Identify and resolve systemic failure modes and insufficient redundancy with cross-functional teams.
• Gather requirements and create implementation plans for new halls and expansions.
• Ensure networks comply with cybersecurity standards and segment compute, management, and OT networks.

Skills

Layer 2/3 networks

GitOps

Infrastructure as Code

Scripting

Linux administration

CCNA/CCNP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/engineering

5+ years experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Cisco switches

Arista switches

Juniper switches

NVIDIA Spectrum

Job description

SpaceXAI seeks a seasoned networks engineer to support AI data centers and high-density training clusters. You'll design highly available networks with spine-leaf fabrics, manage data center and campus networks, and contribute to automation and documentation.

Strong urgency and operational excellence are expected in this role. The ideal candidate has extensive Layer 2/3 expertise in latency-sensitive environments, experience with multiple vendors, and proficiency in scripting and IaC.