xAI
Overview
xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. We are a small, highly motivated team focused on engineering excellence. All engineers are expected to be hands‑on, to contribute directly to the company’s mission, to have strong communication skills, and to demonstrate initiative and a high work ethic. About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and autonomous Software Engineer to join xAI’s Applied Safety team. In this role you will architect scalable, distributed systems to process high‑scale event data, drive innovative safety solutions, and collaborate cross‑functionally to promote a secure and trusted global digital public square. Ideal candidates are generalists who thrive in fast‑paced 0‑to‑1 environments, prioritize shipping impactful code, and are passionate about delivering real‑world results through engineering excellence. Responsibilities
Develop and maintain backend and data systems to support high‑scale event processing for abuse detection, spam remediation, child safety, and related safety tooling. Architect scalable distributed systems capable of processing thousands of events per second to mitigate platform threats. Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to address complex safety challenges and drive impactful solutions. Write clean, efficient code primarily in Scala and Go, utilizing Map‑Reduce frameworks like Scalding and scripting in Python. Exercise autonomy in designing new systems and iterating on existing ones to achieve step‑wise improvements in safety and performance. Potentially lead technical initiatives in critical areas such as payments risk or abuse mitigation. Required Qualifications
5+ years in software engineering roles, with a focus on backend or data systems Proven experience building and operating scalable software services Strong generalist skills, with familiarity in distributed systems Enjoyment of 0‑to‑1 environments, where you trail blaze novel engineering solutions Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with safety or security challenges in large‑scale platforms, such as abuse detection or fraud prevention. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives or drive cross‑functional collaboration in dynamic settings. A proactive mindset, with a focus on shipping impactful features over minor tweaks. A sense of adaptability and a touch of humor to thrive in a fast‑paced, startup‑like environment. Benefits
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‑ and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks. Salary
$200,000 – $350,000 USD xAI is an equal opportunity employer.
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xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. We are a small, highly motivated team focused on engineering excellence. All engineers are expected to be hands‑on, to contribute directly to the company’s mission, to have strong communication skills, and to demonstrate initiative and a high work ethic. About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and autonomous Software Engineer to join xAI’s Applied Safety team. In this role you will architect scalable, distributed systems to process high‑scale event data, drive innovative safety solutions, and collaborate cross‑functionally to promote a secure and trusted global digital public square. Ideal candidates are generalists who thrive in fast‑paced 0‑to‑1 environments, prioritize shipping impactful code, and are passionate about delivering real‑world results through engineering excellence. Responsibilities
Develop and maintain backend and data systems to support high‑scale event processing for abuse detection, spam remediation, child safety, and related safety tooling. Architect scalable distributed systems capable of processing thousands of events per second to mitigate platform threats. Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to address complex safety challenges and drive impactful solutions. Write clean, efficient code primarily in Scala and Go, utilizing Map‑Reduce frameworks like Scalding and scripting in Python. Exercise autonomy in designing new systems and iterating on existing ones to achieve step‑wise improvements in safety and performance. Potentially lead technical initiatives in critical areas such as payments risk or abuse mitigation. Required Qualifications
5+ years in software engineering roles, with a focus on backend or data systems Proven experience building and operating scalable software services Strong generalist skills, with familiarity in distributed systems Enjoyment of 0‑to‑1 environments, where you trail blaze novel engineering solutions Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with safety or security challenges in large‑scale platforms, such as abuse detection or fraud prevention. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives or drive cross‑functional collaboration in dynamic settings. A proactive mindset, with a focus on shipping impactful features over minor tweaks. A sense of adaptability and a touch of humor to thrive in a fast‑paced, startup‑like environment. Benefits
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‑ and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks. Salary
$200,000 – $350,000 USD xAI is an equal opportunity employer.
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