Software Engineer: Network (C++)

About this role

Join xAI as a Software Engineer focusing on networking for Colossus, a high-performance datacenter network. You'll be responsible for developing software that enhances the efficiency and reliability of AI training across a massive GPU infrastructure.

What you'll do

• Create routing and traffic-engineering algorithms for the network.
• Develop reliable real-time software for network switches.
• Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.
• Conduct experiments to validate design decisions.
• Build development and testing tools across various environments.
• Deploy software updates with rigorous monitoring.

What they're looking for

• Proficient in C or C++ programming.
• Experience in high-performance software development.
• Knowledge of networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, RDMA).
• Familiarity with distributed systems and datacenter fabrics.
• Background in real-time and high-performance computing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.