Software Engineer - Supercomputing

xAI is seeking a Software Engineer for Supercomputing to join their small, highly motivated team focused on engineering excellence. The role involves building highly reliable internal tools and services, designing and deploying gRPC-based services, CLI tools, and Kubernetes operators, as well as diagnosing and debugging complex issues in production environments.

The ideal candidate should have proficiency in Rust or another systems programming language, extensive experience in designing, building, and deploying software independently. xAI welcomes both generalists and specialists, such as systems programmers or engineers focused on performance or security.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Working in a flat organizational structure where all employees are hands-on and contribute directly to the company's mission.
• Strong communication skills to concisely and accurately share knowledge with teammates.
• Building highly reliable internal tools and services to support the staff.
• Identifying and implementing optimizations across the entire software stack.

The tech stack includes Rust, Kubernetes, and gRPC. The role is based in the Bay Area (San Francisco and Palo Alto), and candidates are expected to be located near the Bay Area or open to relocation.

The interview process consists of an initial interview followed by four technical interviews, including a coding assessment, systems design, systems hands-on, and a project deep-dive. xAI aims to complete the main process within one week.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled software engineer looking to work on cutting-edge AI systems and contribute to xAI's mission of understanding the universe and aiding humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.