Senior IT Data Engineer

Full Timesenior

Palo Alto, CAPosted 10 days ago

Role Overview

Xai is hiring a Senior IT Data Engineer. This is a full-time role in Palo Alto. Part of Xai's Data Engineering hiring, posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

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:

At xAI, 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 xAI’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

$135,000 - $260,000 USD

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, 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.

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

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How do I apply for the Senior IT Data Engineer position at Xai?

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Where is the Senior IT Data Engineer position at Xai located?

This position is based in Palo Alto. Xai has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Senior IT Data Engineer at Xai earn?

Xai has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior IT Data Engineer role at Xai posted?

This role was posted on June 29, 2026 (10 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior IT Data Engineer role at Xai require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Xai lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.