Network Engineer

About the role

SpaceXAI builds artificial intelligence systems designed to interpret the universe and assist humanity. We are looking for a pragmatic engineer to join our small, flat-structured team to support a global network serving over 1 billion users. You will own the design, implementation, and maintenance of the network infrastructure that powers our AI mission, ensuring alignment with strict operational standards. The role requires a solutions-oriented mindset to balance scalability, reliability, and security in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust network architectures. This position demands ownership of end-to-end network lifecycle responsibilities from planning to optimization. Your work will directly impact the performance and resilience of systems used by our global user base.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Establish architecture and configuration standards for the global network infrastructure.
• Evaluate and qualify new hardware platforms through rigorous testing and validation processes.
• Deploy network devices across corporate sites and Points of Presence to maintain consistent operations.
• Manage and provision corporate circuits to support traffic demands and business continuity.
• Refine operational procedures and configuration standards to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
• Enhance monitoring systems for corporate hardware to enable proactive identification of issues.
• Coordinate with internal IT, remote users, and third-party vendors to resolve complex network issues.
• Create detailed documentation and manage scheduled changes to ensure compliance and traceability.
• Perform firmware updates and maintain existing system configurations with attention to stability.
• Monitor network health to ensure uptime, performance, and adherence to service level objectives.
• Diagnose and repair network software and hardware failures using systematic troubleshooting methods.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide rapid response during critical incidents.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement network solutions that support AI workloads and data flows.
• Optimize network paths and policies to support high-bandwidth and low-latency requirements.

Requirements

• Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of BGP management and configuration in real-world scenarios.
• Possess experience with datacenter and backbone network environments spanning multiple locations.
• Show knowledge of wireless technology principles and their integration into broader network designs.
• Exhibit proficiency in at least one internal routing protocol used in enterprise and carrier settings.
• Have experience with corporate networking environments including branch, core, and edge architectures.
• Show understanding of TCP/IP and remote access protocols to support secure connectivity models.
• Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Adhere to strict regulatory requirements including ITAR compliance for all network-related activities.
• Be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to meet export control law obligations.
• Maintain a professional approach to security and compliance in all aspects of network management.

Nice to have

• Hold experience with hardware from vendors including Juniper, Cisco, Aruba, or Arista.
• Possess a background in network security and Network Access Control (NAC) implementations.
• Demonstrate the ability to use scripting for network automation and operational tasks.
• Show familiarity with AI and machine learning workflows that depend on high-performance networking.
• Have a track record of optimizing network performance in large-scale, distributed environments.
• Understand network telemetry and the use of tools for visibility and analytics.
• Contribute to open source projects or internal initiatives that improve network operations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop best practices and standards documentation.

Skills & tools

• Expertise in BGP, TCP/IP, and Internal Routing Protocols to support resilient connectivity.
• Hands-on experience with Network Hardware from Juniper, Cisco, Aruba, and Arista platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Network Security, NAC frameworks, and Remote Access technologies.
• Proficiency in Scripting and Automation to streamline repetitive tasks and improve accuracy.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools and performance analysis methodologies.
• Understanding of Quality of Service policies and traffic shaping techniques for critical applications.
• Capability to interpret network diagrams and translate them into functional configurations.
• Experience with change management processes and incident response procedures.

Practical notes

• This position is subject to ITAR regulations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees to comply with U.S. export control laws.
• SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer.