SpaceXAI

IT Systems Engineer

SpaceXAI · Palo Alto, CA

Posted about 2 months ago · $162,000 - $226,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
SpaceXAI's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
32% of SpaceXAI's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceXAI
high
221 stale, 5 reposted of 258 open
Hiring momentum
339 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceXAI's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceXAI.

About this role

As an IT Systems Engineer at SpaceXAI, you will be responsible for building, deploying, and managing on-premises Microsoft Windows Server infrastructure, including Active Directory and VMware technologies. Your role involves collaborating with teams to deliver scalable solutions, automating infrastructure using PowerShell, and ensuring high levels of system availability and performance. Additionally, you will participate in a 24/7 on-call support rotation and develop standard operating procedures.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Deep understanding of Microsoft infrastructure management and automation
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in systems engineering for corporate Microsoft infrastructure
  • Managing large-scale Windows Server environments
  • On-premises Active Directory administration
  • Virtualization at scale with VMware vSphere (vCenter, ESXi)
  • VMware Horizon Windows VDI administration

Nice to have

  • Experience with Windows Server clustering, failover, and high availability
  • Familiarity with Microsoft configuration and deployment tooling (e.g. SCCM/MECM, Intune, or equivalent)
  • Knowledge of storage best practices for SQL Server and VDI workloads on NetApp

What you get

  • $162,000 - $226,000 base salary
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short & long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance

Worth weighing

  • Participation in a 24/7 on-call support rotation may impact work-life balance
  • The role requires a hands-on approach and strong work ethic
  • No mention of remote work options or flexibility in work hours

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Listed by SpaceXAI on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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