x.ai
xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All engineers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.
About the role We’re seeking an exceptional Android Engineer to join a small, high-impact team dedicated to creating a transformative mobile experience, judged by the impact it delivers to users. You’ll shape cutting-edge mobile experiences, blending technical mastery with a keen product sense to deliver experiences that resonate with users. An ideal candidate meets at least the following requirements:
Expert in Kotlin, with deep knowledge of Jetpack Compose and the Android View system.
Experienced in designing and shipping intuitive, pixel-perfect mobile UIs that redefine how users interact, driven by a strong sense of product design and user needs.
Skilled in concurrency and reactive programming (Coroutines, Flow) for responsive, real-time apps.
Built high-throughput integrations with APIs (REST, GraphQL) or backend systems, ensuring seamless data flow while aligning with product goals.
Capable of owning complex features end-to-end, from architecture to Play Store deployment, with a focus on speed, scalability, and delivering measurable user value.
Additionally, experience in any of the following may set you apart:
Deep expertise in the Android ecosystem and related development tools (Android Studio, Gradle, etc.).
A proven track record of shipping standout apps or features that demonstrate both technical excellence and exceptional product intuition.
What You’ll Do
Dream up and craft delightful, intuitive user experiences that redefine how people interact with on mobile, balancing technical innovation with a deep understanding of user behavior and needs.
Obsess over every pixel, animation, and interaction, ensuring the experience feels magical, seamless, and purposeful—delivering joy and utility in equal measure.
Build blazing-fast, highly performant systems where every millisecond counts, while ensuring the product solves real user problems.
Drive technical and product decisions, collaborating with designers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to deploy innovative features globally, with an eye toward maximizing user impact.
Who You Are
Technically Exceptional : You possess deep expertise in Android development, particularly with Kotlin. We seek individuals who operate at the highest levels of their craft.
Efficient : You excel at delivering results swiftly, often in a fraction of the time others require. Speed is a core value at — we must act decisively to succeed.
Hardworking
High Agency : You don’t wait for direction—you take initiative, propose bold ideas, and make things happen, both technically and from a product perspective.
Product-Minded : You have a sharp product sense, with an ability to empathize with users, anticipate their needs, and translate that into features that delight and deliver value.
Kotlin, Java
Interview Process 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 15-30 minutes phone interview, during which a member of our team will ask technical questions. If you clear the phone interview, you will proceed to next steps:
Meet and greet with the wider team
Our goal is to complete the process within one week. All interviews will be conducted in person when applicable.
Location The role is based in Palo Alto. Candidates are expected to be located near the Bay Area or open to relocation.
Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.
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About the role We’re seeking an exceptional Android Engineer to join a small, high-impact team dedicated to creating a transformative mobile experience, judged by the impact it delivers to users. You’ll shape cutting-edge mobile experiences, blending technical mastery with a keen product sense to deliver experiences that resonate with users. An ideal candidate meets at least the following requirements:
Expert in Kotlin, with deep knowledge of Jetpack Compose and the Android View system.
Experienced in designing and shipping intuitive, pixel-perfect mobile UIs that redefine how users interact, driven by a strong sense of product design and user needs.
Skilled in concurrency and reactive programming (Coroutines, Flow) for responsive, real-time apps.
Built high-throughput integrations with APIs (REST, GraphQL) or backend systems, ensuring seamless data flow while aligning with product goals.
Capable of owning complex features end-to-end, from architecture to Play Store deployment, with a focus on speed, scalability, and delivering measurable user value.
Additionally, experience in any of the following may set you apart:
Deep expertise in the Android ecosystem and related development tools (Android Studio, Gradle, etc.).
A proven track record of shipping standout apps or features that demonstrate both technical excellence and exceptional product intuition.
What You’ll Do
Dream up and craft delightful, intuitive user experiences that redefine how people interact with on mobile, balancing technical innovation with a deep understanding of user behavior and needs.
Obsess over every pixel, animation, and interaction, ensuring the experience feels magical, seamless, and purposeful—delivering joy and utility in equal measure.
Build blazing-fast, highly performant systems where every millisecond counts, while ensuring the product solves real user problems.
Drive technical and product decisions, collaborating with designers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to deploy innovative features globally, with an eye toward maximizing user impact.
Who You Are
Technically Exceptional : You possess deep expertise in Android development, particularly with Kotlin. We seek individuals who operate at the highest levels of their craft.
Efficient : You excel at delivering results swiftly, often in a fraction of the time others require. Speed is a core value at — we must act decisively to succeed.
Hardworking
High Agency : You don’t wait for direction—you take initiative, propose bold ideas, and make things happen, both technically and from a product perspective.
Product-Minded : You have a sharp product sense, with an ability to empathize with users, anticipate their needs, and translate that into features that delight and deliver value.
Kotlin, Java
Interview Process 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 15-30 minutes phone interview, during which a member of our team will ask technical questions. If you clear the phone interview, you will proceed to next steps:
Meet and greet with the wider team
Our goal is to complete the process within one week. All interviews will be conducted in person when applicable.
Location The role is based in Palo Alto. Candidates are expected to be located near the Bay Area or open to relocation.
Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.
Interested in building your career at xAI? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.
Apply for this job indicates a required field
First Name *
Last Name *
Email *
Phone *
Resume/CV *
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Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf
What exceptional work have you done? *
In 100 words or less, tell us about a piece of work you are most proud of.
Current company
If you are currently employed in the field, please tell us the name of your employer.
If you are currently employed in the field, please tell us your role including your seniority level (e.g. Software Engineer II).
LinkedIn Profile
If you have a public LinkedIn profile, please provide its URL.
X Profile
If you have a public X profile, please provide its URL.
If you have a Google Scholar page, please provide its URL.
Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa) to legally work for X.AI LLC in the U.S.? * Select...
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