Hiring: Software Engineer - Platform Core (C++, C) Company: SpaceXAI Location: Seattle, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 13:04:16 Target Skills & Keywords : C++, Configuration Management, Linux, REST About the job Experience: •Deep knowledge of the Linux kernel and its networking stack — transferable experience with another production-grade kernel is okay, too! •Proficiency with debugging tools spanning kernel, network, and userspace (e.g., ftrace, perf, Wireshark/tcpdump, eBPF, gdb, and more). •Demonstrated track record of developing and optimizing device/peripheral drivers — ideally for high-speed interfaces, or with advanced considerations like DMA and cache coherency. •Understanding of major peripheral hardware interface standards — you can critically review a schematic, and debug these interfaces if needed. Required Skills: •Build and maintain the lean, high-reliability Linux-based operating system that underpins our supercomputer network fabric. •Write (or rewrite) high-performance device drivers to extract the maximum physical capability from our network and compute hardware. •Rigorous resolution and root-causing of anomalies to ensure the system is constantly improving in reliability. •Developing and constantly improving our tools for observability and configuration management. •Partner cross-functionally with our hardware teams and external partners to design the next generation of supercomputer hardware – and then bring up our OS and software stack on it. Qualifications: •Hands-on systems programming experience in C or C++. •Strong operating systems fundamentals (scheduling, memory management, I/O) — you must be able to articulate in extreme detail how a computer works, from the hardware all the way up to high-level applications. •Understanding of computer networking, both in the host (OS stack) as well as common network devices like switches and routers. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Compensation: •$180,000 - $440,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!