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What MatX is Building
MatX's mission is to make the world’s best AI models run as efficiently as allowed by physics, bringing the world years ahead in AI quality and availability.
MatX is seeking an organized, self-starting Help Desk / Desktop Support Technician. You'll be the first point of contact for IT support for a hundred-plus users, help maintain their fleet of MacBook, ChromeOS, and Linux devices, provision new user accounts, and keep our office technical infrastructure running.
This role is based in our Mountain View, CA office and requires at least three days per week on site. You'll report to the IT team.
What You'll Do Here:
Serve as the first point of contact for Help Desk issues, triaging and resolving or escalating them
Provision laptops and user accounts for new employees, and deprovision them for departures
Assist with procurement and deployment of hardware, including MacBook, ChromeOS, and Linux devices
Help keep the device fleet up to date, enrolled in mobile device management (MDM), and compliant with our security baseline
Assist with corporate mobile device and BYOD (bring-your-own-device) enrollment
Maintain conference room audio/video equipment and office networking
Track action items and projects to completion, coordinating with other teams and updating documentation as needed
Who You Are:
2–4 years of experience in IT support, help desk, or a similar role, ideally at a startup or other fast-paced environment
Know Google Workspace administration, GitHub, and Linux, and have basic networking and security knowledge
Are highly organized, detail-oriented, and write and communicate clearly
Learn new tools quickly, act first and course-correct, and stay effective when priorities shift
Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Are based in, or willing to relocate to, the San Francisco Bay Area and can work on site in Mountain View three days per week
Bonus Points If You Have:
Experience with an MDM platform for macOS and ChromeOS
Scripting or infrastructure-as-code experience with Bash, Python, and/or Terraform
Familiarity with Google Cloud IAM and group-based access management
Genuine interest in AI infrastructure and what MatX is building
Compensation
The US base salary for this full-time position is determined based on a variety of factors including role, experience, location, job related skills, and relevant education and training. Career length is only a guideline for compensation.
Early Career - $160,000 - $275,000 + equity
Mid Career - $175,000 - $400,000 + equity
Senior Career - $250,000 - $600,000 + equity
What We Offer
Time off: 4 weeks PTO (accrued) + 12 company Holidays + 3 religious observance days
Health:
Medical. Company-subsidized Medical (Kaiser or Anthem) for employees & dependents
Dental + Vision. Guardian Dental and Vision insurances for employee & dependents
HSA and FSA offerings via Lively (HSA includes MatX lump sum contribution)
Concierge Care Advocates via Mishe. A white-glove service to help you navigate the maze of insurance, find providers, file (and appeal) claims
Travel medical insurance. Covers both business and personal trips
MatX Family Fund. $6k fund via Benepass to fill the gaps in traditional insurance. Covers family-building, maternity, menopause, mental health and bodywork.
Financial Wellbeing:
Retirement. Choose from Roth/ 401K (or both) retirement plans with up to 5% company contribution to 401K (even if you don't contribute).
Wealthfront Workplace Accounts. Non-401K investment, high-yield savings & brokerage. MatX pays your fees for the 1st $100K
Life, AD&D and Disability. Company-paid life insurance (up to $300K) and long-term disability insurances.
Daily Meals: MatX provides $80/day budget for onsite and remote meals, via a plethora of options including Webox, Locale, plus Ramp virtual cards.
Commute on Us: Commute on our company Uber account, or reimburse your train rides. Either way, we pay 100% for your daily commute.
WFH Support:
Home Setup. $1500 to make your home office comfortable & productive for you
Cell & Internet Reimbursement. $60/mo for cellular and $60/mo for wifi
Professional Development: $1500 Professional Development Budget (per year)
MatX E[x]tras: $50/mo to use on whatever perk you value most
Mental Wellbeing: 100% paid mental health benefit via SpringHealth and Guardian EAP
Support to Parents: Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave regardless of path to parenthood, up to 18 weeks pregnancy disability leave, and flexible return-to-work hours
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our team and our focus on creating an inviting and inclusive work experience, MatX is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
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This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant's capacity to perform job functions in compliance with U.S. export control laws without obtaining a license from U.S. export control authorities.
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MatX does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or People team and any resumes submitted are deemed to be the property of MatX.
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