Backend Engineer, xAI

• A skilled engineer with a strong foundation in computer science principles
• Proficient in Python, Rust, Kubernetes, and Scala for building robust systems
• Experienced in maintaining production services with a focus on performance and reliability
• Knowledgeable about networking concepts and their application in distributed systems
• A collaborative team player passionate about enabling AI innovation
• (Strong plus) Prior experience with microservices architecture or distributed systems
• Passionate about building exceptional AI products

• As a Backend Engineer at xAI, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the performance, reliability, and scalability of our production services
• Your work will empower product and research teams to launch innovative AI products and models, ensuring seamless operation and exceptional user experiences for a global audience
• Design, write, and maintain high-performance Rust microservices to support production systems
• Collaborate with product and research teams to deploy their products and models effectively
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend issues related to networking and system architecture
• Contribute to the evolution of xAI’s infrastructure to support cutting-edge AI advancements

• 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 assessment in a language of your choice
• Systems hands-on: Demonstrate practical skills in a live problem-solving session
• Project deep-dive: Present your past exceptional work to a small audience
• Meet and greet with the wider team
• Our goal is to finish the main process within one week. All interviews will be conducted via Google Meet

• Health and wellness: Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• Life and family: Life and AD&D insurance and fertility benefits to ensure our team’s well-being and peace of mind
• Flexible vacation: We work hard but avoid burn out. Take time off when you need it
• Visa sponsorship: We support international talent with visa sponsorship to join our team
• 401(k) plan: Retirement savings plan to secure your financial future

Total funding: $12.1bn

xAI is Elon Musk's venture into the world of artificial intelligence, and like all things Musk, it's going big. Its setting out to build AI that helps humanity understand the universe and its starting with Grok, its conversational AI chatbot already integrated into X (formerly Twitter). With access to real-time data and a powerful ecosystem of Musk-led companies, xAI is certainly pushing towards artificial general intelligence at serious scale.