Software Engineer, xAI

• We’re looking for an experienced and versatile software engineer who can thrive in a dynamic start-up environment
• Expert in at least one programming language that compiles to machine code such as Rust, C++, or Go. Rust or C++ experience is preferred
• Expert in Python and writing Python bindings in a compiled language such as C (using the Python API), C++ (pybind11, SWIG, CLIF), or Rust (pyo3)
• Experience in designing reliable and horizontally scalable distributed systems
• Experience in API design

Desirable

• The xAI London team is a team of software engineers with a focus on large-scale, highly-reliable distributed systems
• We work on many different levels of the stack ranging from build systems, to production backend infrastructure, and frontend development
• For example, we built large parts of the Grok production stack
• We focus on building high-quality software and aren’t afraid to delve into technically complex topics to solve problems the right way

• After submitting your application, the team reviews your CV and statement of exceptional work
• If your application passes this stage, you will be invited to a 15 minute interview (“phone interview”) during which a member of our team will ask some basic questions
• If you clear the initial phone interview, you will enter the main process, which consists of four technical interviews:
• Coding interview in Rust, C++ or Go
• Coding interview in Python
• Distributed systems design interview
• Meet the wider team and give a 20 minute presentation about the most difficult technical problems you have solved
• Our goal is to finish the process within one week
• We don’t rely on recruiters for assessments
• Every application is reviewed by a member of our technical team
• All interviews will be conducted via Google Meet