xAI is looking to build AI-powered products that impact hundreds of millions worldwide and empower the next generation of engineers by building AI coding tools. The company aims to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.
Requirements
- Expert knowledge of TypeScript, Python or Rust.
- Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable architectures.
- Experience in setting up observability best practices.
- Knowledge of computer science fundamentals and type systems.
- Experience working with Kubernetes and containerized applications.
- Experience in tuning production services for performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Founding or early engineer.
Responsibilities
- Own the delivery of polished, end-to-end features that delight users and scale our services.
- Help turn cutting-edge interactions into reality, directly fueling breakthroughs that redefine what's possible using advanced AI.
- Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable architectures.
- Setting up observability best practices.
- Working with Kubernetes and containerized applications.
- Tuning production services for performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Built projects end to end.
Other
- Detail-oriented, action-driven self-starters with a passion for AI's potential to change lives—no prior AI experience required, just a sharp mind and relentless drive.
- Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.
- All engineers are expected to have strong communication skills.
- Candidates who join in San Francisco must make it to Palo Alto at least twice a week.
- Final interviews will be conducted in person.
