Hardware Systems Engineer

About the position

At X, we're pioneering the frontier of technology with our innovative Everything App. Our mission is to revolutionize how people connect, share ideas, and engage in meaningful conversations. We champion freedom of speech and strive to create a platform that embraces diverse perspectives. Our commitment is to foster open dialogue and empower individuals to express themselves freely.

Responsibilities

• Designing and architecting hardware systems to support our overall platform
• Collaborating cross-functionally with external software engineering teams and other stakeholders to understand current and future hardware needs
• Developing cost-effective plans for upgrading and maintaining aging hardware systems
• Providing insights and direction on hardware requirements and ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Testing and validating hardware components to ensure they meet performance and reliability standards
• Directly working with our Datacenter Engineering and Operations teams to troubleshoot complicated hardware issues and ensure successful operation of deployed hardware
• Staying updated on the latest industry trends in hardware engineering and applying best practices to our systems

Requirements

• A Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, systems engineering, or a related field; or equivalent work experience
• 5 to 10 years of industry experience in hardware engineering, particularly with large-scale systems and infrastructure
• A deep understanding of systems architecture and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Experience in planning and deploying hardware at scale, with a focus on cost-efficiency and system reliability
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to formulate actionable plans for hardware lifecycle management
• Familiarity with testing and validating hardware systems to ensure they meet operational requirements
• A practical mindset with a keen understanding of the operational impact of deploying hardware solutions
• Able to deliver high quality solutions as an integral member of large scale project teams
• Used to thinking outside the box to find solutions to complex problems
• Extremely committed, willing to work in a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $120,000 to $297,000 + Equity