Senior Software Engineer - Agents

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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 and agent automation. 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 and tools for 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 20-minute call with technical questions.Main Process:2 Coding Assessments in a language of your choice.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.BenefitsBase salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.Annual Salary Range$180,000 - $440,000 USDxAI is an equal opportunity employer.California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notice #J-18808-Ljbffr
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