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AI Engineer & Researcher

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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
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.
  • Strong communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Building petabyte-scale, high-throughput data processing systems.
  • Managing workloads across large cloud compute clusters.
  • Pre-processing datasets for AI training.
Desired Qualifications
  • 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.

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

11%

1 year growth

-12%

2 year growth

-16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • xAI secured $6 billion funding to expand AI infrastructure.
  • Grok's iOS app launch increases accessibility and user engagement.
  • AI-driven research tools are increasingly integrated with cloud platforms.

What critics are saying

  • Elon Musk's legal battle may attract regulatory scrutiny.
  • Increased competition from AI startups like Anthropic.
  • Reliance on Nvidia GPUs poses supply chain risk.

What makes xAI unique

  • Grok answers unconventional questions, unlike typical AI systems.
  • xAI's mission focuses on studying the universe's fundamental nature.
  • Grok provides real-time knowledge, enhancing research and information retrieval.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Remote Work Options