About xAIxAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity.We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.All engineers and researchers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.About the RoleOur team creates innovative, customer-facing tools and features for Grok.com, focusing on user productivity, agent automation, and empowering people to excel in their work. We seek an experienced, adaptable software engineer who thrives in a dynamic startup environment. Ideal candidates meet these minimum requirements:Expertise in a compiled language like Rust, C++, or Go (Rust or C++ preferred)Expertise in PythonExperience designing reliable, horizontally scalable distributed systemsExperience in API designBonus points for familiarity with:TypeScript and ReactgRPCKubernetesFocusDesigning, building, and supporting robust services for upcoming productivity features and agentic workflows on Grok.comLocationBased in the Bay Area (San Francisco and Palo Alto). Candidates should be local or willing to relocate.Interview ProcessAfter applying, our team reviews your CV and Statement of Exceptional Work. If selected, you’ll proceed to:Technical Phone Interview: A 15-minute call with technical questions about your background.Main Process (if you advance):Coding Assessment: In a language of your choice.Systems Hands-On: Solve a live problem.Project Deep-Dive: Present past exceptional work to a small group.Team Meet-and-Greet: Connect with the wider team.Note: The Statement of Exceptional Work is critical to your application. We aim to complete the main process within one week. No recruiters—our technical team reviews every application. Interviews are via Google Meet or in-person.BenefitsCompetitive cash compensationxAI equityPrivate health and dental insuranceUnlimited time off (with prior approval)Annual Salary Range$180,000 - $440,000 USDxAI is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, medical conditions, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:xAI reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment:Access to information technology systems and confidential information, including proprietary and trade secret information, and/or user data;Interacting with internal and/or external clients and colleagues; andExercising sound judgment.California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notice #J-18808-Ljbffr