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xAI

Software Engineer, X Chat

xAI, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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Overview xAI is seeking an exceptional Software Engineer to join a small, high-impact X Chat team dedicated to creating a transformative mobile chat experience. You will shape intuitive, secure mobile apps, blending technical expertise with a keen product sense to deliver user impact.

About xAI 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 and should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

What You’ll Do

Craft delightful, secure mobile experiences for X Chat on iOS/Android.

Obsess over performance and UI, ensuring seamless, encrypted interactions.

Drive technical and product decisions, collaborating with designers and engineers.

Deploy innovative, secure features globally, maximizing user impact.

Who You Are

Technically Exceptional : Deep expertise in mobile development, particularly with Kotlin or Swift.

Efficient : Deliver results swiftly, prioritizing speed and quality.

Hardworking : Committed to building secure, user-focused apps.

High Agency : Take initiative and drive feature development.

Product-Minded : Empathize with users to create delightful, secure experiences.

Tech Stack

Swift, Objective-C, Kotlin, Java

REST, GraphQL

Xcode, Android Studio, Gradle

Interview Process After submitting your application, the team reviews your CV and statement of exceptional work. If your application passes, you’ll be invited to a 15-30 minute phone interview with technical questions. If cleared, you’ll proceed to a deep dive coding challenge and meet the wider team. The 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.

Benefits & Compensation Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at X, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, disability and life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

Annual Salary Range : $180,000 - $440,000 USD

xAI is an equal opportunity employer.

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