IT Systems Engineer

Benefits

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Salary

$162K-$226K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

66% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Company

Equity

Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

IT Systems Engineer Palo Alto, CA ABOUT xAI xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates. 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: - Building, managing, and supporting complex application stacks on Windows and Linux Servers. - Providing 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. - Working with other engineering teams and third-party vendors to implement scalable solutions. - Ensuring compliance by collaborating with internal audit and compliance teams. - Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures. - Participating in a 24/7 on-call support

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