IT Network Engineer - Memphis

xAI is hiring an IT Network Engineer - Memphis. Level rates it ; you can apply on xAI.

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Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions Cisco, Juniper and Arista among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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Support and expand campus and data center network infrastructure, automation, and wireless systems.

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today, SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars.

SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We're creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

SpaceXSI is looking for an experienced network engineer with expertise in networking technologies that support routing, switching, dynamic multicast, Wi-Fi, network access control, automation, etc. This position will be directly involved with supporting and expanding our campus and data center infrastructure as well as our expansive wireless network using reliable and redundant design standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of large-scale, complex wired and wireless networks.
Configure, install, and support campus and data center networks.
Troubleshoot wired/wireless networking-related issues.
Support the deployment of network access control (NAC) using 802.1X.
Develop and enforce network policies and standards.
Plan and prepare project roadmaps.
Develop network automation tools to support our enterprise network.
Monitor network health using in-house and third-party tools.
Create and maintain proper documentation of our networks.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other STEM discipline and 2+ years of professional network engineering experience; OR 5+ years of professional network engineering experience in lieu of a degree.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Expert understanding of the OSI model and network standards.
Cisco Catalyst, Juniper, and Arista data center-class switches.
Cisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologies.
Network Access Control (NAC) using 802.1X.
Wave Division Multiplexing and Fiber Optics.
DNS, DHCP, SNMP, IP helpers, ARP, CDP, LLDP.
BGP routing.
Switch port security features.
Network monitoring tools.
Network documentation.
Linux/Windows system administration.
Experience with Python scripting.
Industry-standard certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or JNCIE.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
This role requires you to be onsite. Hybrid or remote work will not be considered.
Must have a valid driver's license.

SpaceXSI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

How we rate this

IT Network Engineer - Memphis at xAI rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
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Key facts

IT Network Engineer - Memphis is an open job at xAI.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Memphis, TN.
The job was posted on October 16, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by xAI. Apply on xAI

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