Forward Deployed AI Engineer, xAI
$180-440k
Building artificial intelligence
Open for applications
Building artificial intelligence
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$180-440k
21-100 employees
Company mission
To build AI systems that can help humanity understand the world better.
Role
Who you are
- Successfully designing and implementing cutting-edge AI solutions using large language models (LLMs) and other advanced AI techniques in a production environment
- Demonstrating a deep understanding of machine learning fundamentals, including model evaluation, training, and problem decomposition
- Possessing a strong engineering background in computer science, mathematics, software engineering, physics, or a related field, with a proven track record of applying this knowledge to solve complex problems
- Mastering one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or TypeScript/JavaScript, with a focus on writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code
- Showcasing the ability to work with massive datasets, optimize performance, and scale systems to handle high-throughput workloads
What the job involves
- Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. Engineers are encouraged to work across multiple areas of the company, and as a result, all engineers and researchers share the title "Member of Technical Staff."
- 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 and researchers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates
- Forward Deployed AI Engineers work directly with our end customers owning strategy and implementation
- Your responsibilities look similar to that of a hands-on AI startup CTO: you’ll work in a small team to own delivery of high stakes projects with clients
- A day’s work may include building LLM workflows on a large scale and interacting with customers to understand their needs but mostly driven by implementing solutions into the real world of our partner's organizations
- Emphasis on designing, implementing, and maintaining robust and scalable AI-driven solutions
- Proficiency in working with large, complex codebases and designing efficient data processing and model serving architectures
- Proven track record of shipping high-quality code and successfully completing projects in challenging environments
- Strong passion for solving real-world business problems and delivering measurable impact through AI solutions
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing requirements and priorities in a fast-paced startup environment
Application 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 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 four technical interviews:
- Coding assessment in a language of your choice
- Systems hands-on: Demonstrate practical skills in a live problem-solving session
- Project deep-dive: Present your past exceptional work to a small audience
- Meet and greet with the wider team
- Our goal is to finish the main process within one week
- Every application is reviewed by a member of our technical team
- All interviews will be conducted via Google Meet
Our take
xAI is dedicated to tackling the limitations of current AI systems by developing Grok, an AI model designed to provide accurate, reliable, and witty responses to a wide range of queries. Grok is equipped with real-time knowledge access, allowing it to offer insightful answers and even suggest relevant questions.
The company is focused on enhancing Grok's reasoning abilities, reliability, and safety through research directions such as scalable oversight mechanisms, formal verification techniques, and adversarial robustness improvements. Additionally, xAI aims to broaden Grok's applicability by integrating multimodal capabilities like vision and audio, enabling real-time interactions and assistance in various domains.
As xAI continues to refine Grok's capabilities, the company envisions a future where AI serves as a powerful tool for advancing scientific understanding, fostering innovation, and contributing to societal well-being.
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Company Specialist
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Company
Funding (2 rounds)
May 2024
$6bn
SERIES B
Dec 2023
$134m
SEED
Total funding: $6.1bn
Company benefits
- Medical, vision, dental
- STD, LTD and life insurance
Company HQ
Downtown, Burlingame, CA
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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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