# Software Engineer - Data Center

**Company:** [xAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/xai)
**Location:** Memphis, TN, Southaven, MS
**Role:** Fullstack Engineering
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Rust, Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, REST APIs, Postgres, MongoDB, MySQL, DynamoDB, AWS, GCP, microsoft azure, Grafana, CI/CD
**Posted:** 2026-08-11

> Build and operate reliable full-stack and backend systems that support data center operations, including workflow tools, operational state tracking, integrations, dashboards, and production infrastructure. The role requires 3+ years of software experience, strong computer science fundamentals, and proficiency in a modern programming language.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

- Build and operate software stacks that make site operations scalable, auditable, and fast, including repair trackers, vendor turnback workflows, operational dashboards, and integrations.
- Design, build, and operate multi-service production systems spanning user interfaces, APIs, data pipelines, authentication, and on-call operations.
- Own the correctness of operational state, including node-state accuracy, queue ownership, and audit trails.
- Build and maintain integrations with ticketing, inventory and rack systems, telemetry stores, and vendor portals.
- Maintain reliability through uptime, data integrity, reconciliation, access control, and safe deployments.
- Work closely with SiteOps and NOC users and measure workflow adoption.

## Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience building and operating production software.
- Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and networking.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Rust, Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++.
- Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs for mission-critical applications.
- Experience with a database such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, or DynamoDB.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Experience with a cloud platform such as Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, AWS, or OCI.
- Experience using observability tools and dashboards such as New Relic, Splunk, or Grafana.
- Experience writing unit and integration tests.

## Nice-to-Haves

- Full-stack or backend and data experience, especially with workflow and state-machine systems.
- Experience automating deployments with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Argo CD, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
- Experience building high-correctness operational user interfaces.
- On-call experience and a production-focused approach to internal platforms.
- Experience designing and shipping multi-service systems involving APIs, data stores, user interfaces, pipelines, or authentication.
- Experience delivering internal tools in rapidly changing environments.
- Ownership of correctness-sensitive state machines, workflows, or operational data systems.
- Experience integrating external systems through APIs.
- Experience collaborating with operations, NOC, and infrastructure teams.
- Experience with performance load-testing tools such as BlazeMeter or k6.
- Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

## Work Arrangement

- Fully onsite in Memphis, TN or Southaven, MS.
- Candidates should be located near the area or open to relocation.

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