Used Tools & Technologies
Machine LearningRequired 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.
Go @ 3
Python @ 3
Algorithms @ 3
Communication @ 6
Prioritization @ 6
Rust @ 3
AI @ 3
- 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.
Details
xAI’s mission is to create 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 hands-on contributors, initiative, strong prioritization, and clear communication.
About the role
The X Search team builds and operates the core search engine that powers discovery on X. The team owns the full end-to-end search stack — from real-time retrieval and indexing to ranking and the end-user search experience. The goal is to combine state-of-the-art information retrieval systems with Grok’s reasoning capabilities to create a highly relevant, fast, and intelligent search experience at internet scale.
Responsibilities
- Build search and retrieval algorithms that scale to millions of users
- Build and operate large-scale search engine and search infrastructure
- Train state-of-the-art ML ranking models
- Integrate Grok in search systems and products
Requirements
- Tech stack experience: Python, Go, Rust
- Experience with vector databases, search indices, or similar data stores for search applications
- Experience working on large-scale search systems
- Deep experience building or working with production ML systems
- Ability to take full ownership of problems and learn required skills autonomously
- Ability to move quickly in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: $180,000 - $440,000 USD
- Total rewards package includes equity, medical/vision/dental coverage, access to a 401(k) plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and other perks
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