Fullstack Engineer, xAI

• Expert knowledge of TypeScript
• Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable architectures
• Knowledge of computer science fundamentals and type systems
• Experience in tuning production services for performance, reliability, and scalability

Desirable

• You will work on the team that is responsible for the backend services that power grok.com
• We focus on writing highly scalable and reliable services that can efficiently process tens of thousands of queries per second
• The entire backend stack is written in Rust
• Join us in building AI-powered products that impact hundreds of millions worldwide. We’re looking for detail-oriented, action-driven self-starters with a passion for AI’s potential to change lives—no prior AI experience required, just a sharp mind and relentless drive
• As a Fullstack Engineer at xAI, you’ll own the delivery of polished, end-to-end features that delight users and scale our services. Working hand-in-hand with product and research teams, you’ll help turn cutting-edge AI concepts into reality, directly fueling breakthroughs that redefine what’s possible

• 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 2 technical interviews and 1 project deep-dive interview:
• Practical coding assessment in a language of your choice
• Systems design hands-on: Demonstrate practical skills in a live problem-solving session
• Project deep-dive: Present and answer questions about exceptional work that you’ve done
• Meet and greet with the wider team
• Our goal is to finish the main process within one week. Final interviews will be conducted in person