Corporate Finance Lead, xAI
Building artificial intelligence
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Building artificial intelligence
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To build AI systems that can help humanity understand the world better.
Role
Who you are
- This role demands a relentless finance powerhouse—someone who can build cutting-edge financial models for a trailblazing AI company
- 2–4 years as an Investment Banking Analyst, with a strong preference for tech sector experience—proven expertise in complex financial modeling is non-negotiable
- A high-octane performer who thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments—grit and resilience are essential
- Exceptional natural analytical skills, paired with a proven track record of delivering under pressure
- Elite communication abilities—capable of translating intricate financial data into clear, compelling narratives for diverse stakeholders
What the job involves
- As a Corporate Finance Lead, you’ll shape xAI’s corporate finance strategy, driving operational KPI modeling to fuel our rapid growth
- Based in the Bay Area, you’ll be a critical member of our high-stakes, no-nonsense finance team, shaping the financial engine that powers our innovation
- Lead financial analysis and forecasting to support xAI’s global scaling, ensuring surgical accuracy in every projection
- Design and own sophisticated operational KPI models to monitor performance and drive monetization strategies with precision
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, enforce financial discipline, and deliver valuable insights
- Tackle high-stakes financial projects—mastering working capital, cost structures, and strategic pivots under tight timelines
- Deliver crisp, data-driven, actionable recommendations to leadership that drive immediate impact
Our take
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.
Like all bold ventures, xAI has faced its share of controversy, from questions about regulation to the overlap across Musk's businesses. But fans are still seeing the bigger picture: an interconnected tech ecosystem where AI, social media, and space exploration feed into one another.
Recently, the company made headlines with its massive "Colossus" supercomputer project, powered by tens of thousands of Nvidia GPUs. While the data center's temporary power setup has faced environmental scrutiny, the scale of ambition is certainly undeniable. From launching tap-to-pay features on X to building one of the most powerful AI training systems on Earth, xAI is moving fast.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Dec 2024
$6bn
SERIES C
May 2024
$6bn
SERIES B
Total funding: $12.1bn
Company benefits
- 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
Company HQ
Downtown, Burlingame, CA
Leadership
Elon Musk
(Founder)Founder, Chairman, CEO, and CTO of SpaceX. CEO and Product Architect of Tesla. Chairman and CTO of X Corp, founder of the Boring Company, co-founder of Neuralink and OpenAI, and president of the Musk Foundation.
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