Software Engineer, xAI
AI Products
$180-280k
+ Equity
Office located in Palo Alto, CA
Building artificial intelligence
Be an early applicant
Building artificial intelligence
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$180-280k
+ Equity
Office located in Palo Alto, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To build AI systems that can help humanity understand the world better.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for an engineer with 2-7 years of professional software engineering experience, ideally in AI-driven applications
- Hands-on expertise in Python and machine learning frameworks
- Proficiency with large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and graph-based AI techniques
- Experience integrating AI models like Grok into complex workflows, such as document analysis, automation tools, and experimental prototypes
- Proven track record of building tools or features from scratch, iterating with product teams, and demonstrating end-to-end ownership
- Background in early-stage startups or as a founding engineer is highly desirable, with a focus on rapid prototyping, user-centric design, and solving real-world problems through AI
What the job involves
- As a Software Engineer in our AI products team, you will play a key role in developing and launching groundbreaking tools for internal use and eventual commercial release
- This is a unique opportunity to contribute to 0-1 product launches at one of the leading AI labs, while also working on a variety of other initiatives where Grok can enhance, automate, and accelerate processes across the company
- You will contribute to a portfolio of initiatives that leverage Grok to solve diverse company challenges
- Our team operates like an internal startup, owning projects that drive engineering innovation and experimentation
- Rapidly prototyping and building software to improve, automate, or speed up various internal processes and products
- Collaborating on experimental features and tools where AI can deliver transformative impact, from enhancing user experiences to optimizing workflows in engineering, operations, and beyond
- Iterating quickly based on feedback, with a strong emphasis on creating seamless, intuitive user interfaces and experiences
- If you're passionate about delivering polished software and thrive in a fast-paced environment of continuous iteration, this role oNers the chance to shape multiple high impact projects from inception
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.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jul 2025
$5bn
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Dec 2024
$6bn
SERIES C
Total funding: $17.1bn
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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