Full-Time

Software Engineer

AI Tooling

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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

Junior, Mid

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
Full-Stack Engineering
Web Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Rust
Python
React.js
Postgres
TypeScript
Requirements
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience with Typescript, Python, Rust
  • Familiarity with React, Express, PostgreSQL
Responsibilities
  • Be responsible for architecting, building, and designing our data collection platform
  • Iterate rapidly on new features to improve user experience on our platform for both human operations and our research team
  • Build features end-to-end: front-end, back-end, system design, debugging and testing
  • Build systems that monitor and flag quality issues with large-scale data collections
  • Establish best practices and help scale a world-class engineering team
  • Ensure that our overall data collection platform is secure, scalable, and delightful to use
  • Innovating new ideas that bring us closer to our goal: to develop AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.

x.ai develops AI 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 competitors, Grok stands out for its ability to suggest questions and provide nuanced answers, catering to users seeking both straightforward and complex information. The goal of x.ai is to empower users by streamlining their research processes and fostering innovation through reliable data processing and analysis.

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