Full-Time

AI Engineer & Researcher

Data

Updated on 2/4/2025

xAI

xAI

1,001-5,000 employees

AI tools for research and information retrieval

Data & Analytics
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$180k - $440kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Palo Alto, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: San Francisco, CA, USA

Candidates are expected to be located near the Bay Area or open to relocation.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
AI Research
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Rust
Data Analysis

You match the following xAI's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Strong engineering skills with passion to improve different aspects of data and model.
  • Has worked on one or more modalities other than text and demonstrated exceptional work.
  • Building bespoke data processing libraries from scratch.
  • Designing and implementing distributed systems in Rust.
  • Keeping up with state-of-the-art techniques for preparing AI training data.
  • Organizing and meticulously bookkeeping data across multiple clouds, of multiple modalities, and from many sources.
Responsibilities
  • Building petabyte-scale, high-throughput data processing systems.
  • Managing workloads across large cloud compute clusters.
  • Pre-processing datasets for AI training.

x.ai develops advanced artificial intelligence tools aimed at enhancing research and information retrieval. Its main product, Grok, is designed to answer a variety of questions, including unconventional ones that other AI systems may not handle. Grok provides real-time knowledge, making it a useful resource for researchers, academics, and professionals who need quick access to relevant information. Unlike its competitors, Grok stands out for its ability to suggest questions and provide nuanced answers, catering to users seeking both straightforward and complex information. The company's goal is to empower users by streamlining their research processes and fostering innovation through reliable data processing capabilities.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$11.8B

Headquarters

Burlingame, California

Founded

2023

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

-10%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • xAI secured $6 billion funding, boosting AI infrastructure and R&D.
  • Integration with academic databases enhances Grok's utility for researchers.
  • Grok's multilingual version could expand its global user base.

What critics are saying

  • Potential backlash from Musk's legal battle against OpenAI could affect xAI's reputation.
  • Regulatory changes under a new Trump administration could create operational uncertainty.
  • Reliance on Nvidia and AMD poses supply chain risks for AI infrastructure.

What makes xAI unique

  • Grok answers unconventional questions, unlike other AI systems.
  • xAI focuses on scientific discovery, setting it apart from general AI companies.
  • Grok's real-time knowledge feature enhances its utility for researchers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Remote Work Options