Rust/C++ Backend Engineer, Enterprise Agent
SpaceX Super Intelligence
Palo Alto, CA2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed
- Must know
- OperationsC++RustSystem designPostgreSQLPython
- Work
- On-site in Palo Alto
- Pay
- $180K–$440K a year
- Skill demand
- System design28%C++24%Operations18%Rust12%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 27, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Enterprise Agents Engineering Team at xAI is focused on integrating with messy systems, orchestrating complex workflows, and harnessing AI to transform business operations. This team builds full-stack solutions with ownership of end-to-end product execution from ideation to deployment, collaborating closely with the team to incorporate cutting-edge AI advancements into robust and reliable user-centric solutions.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Expert knowledge of either Rust or C++
- Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining reliable and horizontally scalable distributed systems
- Knowledge of service observability and reliability best practices
- Experience in operating commonly used databases such as PostgreSQL, Clickhouse, and CockroachDB
Stand-out Qualifications
- Expert knowledge of Python
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications
- Expert knowledge of TypeScript
- Expert knowledge of gRPC (unary, response streaming, bi-directional streaming, REST mapping)
- Hands-on experience with LLM APIs, embeddings, or RAG patterns
- Track record of delivering user-facing software at scale
Interview Process
- Phone Interview: 15-minute initial technical questions.
- Main Process: At least two technical interviews:
- Coding interview in Rust or C++.
- Distributed systems design interview.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual Salary Range: $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
- Various other discounts and perks