xAI

xAI

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Sr. IT Data Engineer

Posted Aug 5, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$172K – $258K/yr
Location
Palo Alto, California, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Education
BA/BS in a related field

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Role Summary

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The IT Data Engineering team implements and supports applications that help internal customers meet operational needs. The role contributes to SpaceXAI’s data strategy and helps maintain dependable infrastructure and a healthy application environment.

What You'll Do

  • Implement established ETL patterns and reusable components.
  • Create and support dependable data infrastructure.
  • Partner with business and engineering teams to prioritize requests.
  • Deliver results against time-sensitive priorities.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
  • Support continual improvement and application administration processes.

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Qualifications

BA/BS in a related field; minimum 5 years of relevant experience; databases and advanced SQL; Java development; Python or other modern languages; integrations, APIs, message queuing technologies, 3rd party APIs, and Agile experience.

Required

  • BA/BS in a related field
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
  • Strong experience with databases and advanced SQL
  • Java development experience
  • Proficiency in Python or other modern languages
  • Hands-on experience with integrations, APIs, and message queuing technologies
  • Experience working with 3rd party APIs
  • Background working in an Agile environment

Preferred

  • Computer Science degree
  • Experience with API Gateways, RAML, and REST-based APIs
  • Designing and deploying scalable, reliable, high-volume data integrations and real-time pipelines
  • Big data technologies including Hadoop, MongoDB, HBase, and Cassandra
  • On-prem and cloud enterprise solutions including Oracle, Salesforce, and Workday
  • Scala / Scalding
  • Deep knowledge of access control and data security
  • Leading Data/BI/Analytics projects with a customer-first approach

Original job description

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SpaceXAI’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:

At SpaceXAI, the IT Data Engineering team implements and supports applications to help internal customers meet their operational needs. We establish processes for continual improvement, guide administration, and partner with multiple stakeholders on a project-to-project basis. Our mission is to keep the business running effectively while maintaining a healthy application environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Help lead SpaceXAI's data strategy by implementing established ETL patterns, creating and supporting dependable infrastructure, and reusable components.
  • Partner with business and engineering teams to prioritize requests and consistently deliver excellent results against time-sensitive priorities.
  • Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment using strong interpersonal communication skills.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BA/BS in a related field (Computer Science degree preferred)
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in an enterprise environment
  • Strong experience with databases (Vertica, MySQL, or similar) and advanced SQL
  • Java development experience (Spring, JEE/JSE) and proficiency in Python or other modern languages
  • Hands-on experience with integrations, APIs, and message queuing technologies (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
  • Experience working with 3rd party APIs (Salesforce, Workday, etc.)
  • Background working in an Agile environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience with API Gateways (e.g., Kong), RAML, and REST-based APIs
  • Designing and deploying scalable, reliable, high-volume data integrations and real-time pipelines
  • Big data technologies (Hadoop, MongoDB, HBase, Cassandra)
  • On-prem and cloud enterprise solutions (Oracle, Salesforce, Workday)
  • Scala / Scalding
  • Deep knowledge of access control and data security
  • Leading Data/BI/Analytics projects with a customer-first approach
  • Custom ETL design, implementation, and maintenance
  • Performance monitoring, error logging, and troubleshooting Java applications

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$172,000 - $258,000 USD

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

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

xAI

About the company

xAI

Large Enterprise

xAI is a cutting-edge technology company focused on developing advanced artificial intelligence solutions to enhance human capabilities and optimize decision-making processes. Founded by a team of leading experts in AI and machine learning, xAI aims to address complex challenges across various industries, including healthcare, finance, and transportation. By prioritizing ethical AI development, the company is committed to creating innovative tools that empower organizations to harness the full potential of artificial intelligence while ensuring transparency and accountability.

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