Member of Technical Staff – Web Foundations

at xAI
USD 180,000-440,000 per year
MIDDLE
✅ On-site

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences

Security @ 3 Go @ 5 TypeScript @ 3 Python @ 5 Scala @ 5 Java @ 5 Communication @ 6 React @ 3 Prioritization @ 6 CSS @ 3 Node.js @ 3 Web Development @ 3 Rust @ 5 AI @ 3

Details

xAI is focused on creating AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity. The team is small, highly motivated, and emphasizes engineering excellence, hands-on contribution, initiative, and strong communication.

Role overview

We are seeking Fullstack / Web Engineers who can work across the stack with a passion for frontend development and a keen eye for design. You will architect and optimize user-facing features powering real-time conversations at scale, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and build performant, responsive experiences for millions of users.

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive features from inception and design to implementation and launch, acting as the web expert on your team.
  • Build and maintain high-quality, performant products and features using modern web standards, frameworks, and AI tooling.
  • Implement fullstack features such as user dashboards, personalized experiences, content delivery, interactive tools, assessments, and real-time analytics.
  • Lead architecture, scalability, and reliability decisions for high-concurrency, low-latency systems.
  • Uphold engineering excellence through testing, monitoring, deployment, and secure data handling.
  • Drive technical and product decisions and deploy global features to maximize user value.

Requirements

Basic qualifications

  • 2+ years of web development experience.
  • Expert in TypeScript, Node.js, and modern web frameworks (e.g., React).
  • Expert in modern CSS/SASS.
  • Experience in high-quality UI and UX design.
  • Proven track record of optimizing applications for performance, security, and offline functionality.

Preferred skills and experience

  • 5+ years of experience in a web frontend role, working on a large-scale consumer app.
  • Experience with backend development; proficiency in one or more of: Rust, Go, Java, Python, Scala.

Compensation and benefits

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

Additional notes

  • The role emphasizes strong prioritization, initiative, and clear communication.
  • xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, see their Recruitment Privacy Notice.