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Software Engineer - Platform Infrastructure (Rust, C++)

SpaceXAI · Palo Alto, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $180,000 - $440,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
87 days
SpaceXAI's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
32% of SpaceXAI's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceXAI
high
258 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
2026-10-29

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 a Software Engineer in Platform Infrastructure at SpaceX, you will design and implement large-scale distributed systems for supercomputing clusters. Your role involves optimizing performance across various systems, collaborating on hardware and software design, and maintaining the codebase for scalability and reliability. You will also develop tools to enhance team productivity and streamline workflows.

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

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceXAI as an employer.

What you need

  • Systems programming experience in C, C++, or Rust
  • Computer systems fundamentals with a grasp of how computers execute code from transistors to high-level applications
  • Hands-on expertise with Kubernetes (K8s), including cluster architecture, pod lifecycle, networking (CNI), storage (CSI), service mesh, and production-grade operations

Nice to have

  • Collaborate in a fast-paced, open environment to design and foundational systems
  • Strong debugging skills across the full stack — from kernel and OS up through container orchestration layers
  • Deep knowledge of operating systems internals (process scheduling, memory management, file systems, and synchronization primitives)
  • Proficiency in performance analysis, profiling, and low-level optimization techniques
  • Solid understanding of computer networks and the TCP/IP stack

What you get

  • $180,000 - $440,000 USD
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short & long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work or flexible hours
  • The role involves working on complex systems which may require a steep learning curve
  • High salary range may indicate high expectations or pressure for performance

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Listed by SpaceXAI on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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