Exceptional Software Engineer

at xAI

📍 Austin, United States
📍 New York City, United States
📍 Palo Alto, United States
📍 Seattle, United States

USD 180,000-440,000 per year

MIDDLE

✅ On-site

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences
Tag name is followed by "@" symbol and proficiency level value. About proficiency levels:

1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;

3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;

7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;

10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.

Leadership @ 3 Communication @ 6 AI @ 3

Details

xAI is focused on building AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. The team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. The organization values curiosity, a strong work ethic, and clear communication. Employees are expected to be hands-on, contribute directly to the mission, and show initiative to receive leadership opportunities.

Locations: Austin, TX; New York, NY; Palo Alto, CA; Seattle, WA

Responsibilities

Work on the most critical product or technical challenge at any given time.
Begin with a clearly defined first project (clarity on the first project is provided before an offer).

Requirements

Strong belief that truth-seeking AI is an important and challenging problem.
Pride in your work and ability to thrive in meritocratic environments.
Exceptional software engineering ability; hands-on contribution is expected.
Strong communication skills; ability to concisely and accurately share knowledge with teammates.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary: $180,000 - $440,000 USD.
Total rewards package also includes equity, medical/vision/dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and other discounts and perks.

xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, see their Recruitment Privacy Notice.