Data Engineer

xAI is on a mission to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. The organization operates with a flat structure where all employees are hands-on contributors to the company's mission.

As a Data Engineer at xAI, you'll be working with a small, highly motivated team focused on engineering excellence. The role involves building petabyte-scale, high-throughput data processing systems, managing workloads across large cloud compute clusters, and pre-processing datasets for AI training.

The ideal candidate should have strong engineering skills with a passion for improving different aspects of data and model development. Experience with multiple data modalities beyond text is highly valued, as is expertise in building custom data processing libraries and implementing distributed systems in Rust.

The team values strong communication skills and the ability to share knowledge concisely and accurately. Leadership opportunities are available to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. The work environment encourages curiosity and self-challenge.

The interview process is thorough but efficient, typically completed within a week, consisting of an initial phone screening followed by four technical interviews including coding assessment, systems hands-on demonstration, project presentation, and team meet-and-greet.

Working at xAI offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of AI development, working with cutting-edge technologies and contributing to humanity's understanding of the universe. The company provides competitive compensation and maintains a commitment to equal opportunity employment.