ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our US Government Team, focused on designing, building, and operating secure, scalable infrastructure for critical government projects. In this role, you will develop and manage training and inference clusters, as well as highly reliable applications, across bare metal, classified cloud, and hybrid cloud architectures. You will leverage your expertise in Kubernetes and GPU hardware to deliver robust, secure systems that support large-scale AI workloads while meeting stringent federal compliance requirements. This role demands a passion for automation, observability, and ensuring system integrity in a fast-paced, high-security environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and optimize software to provision and manage xAI’s infrastructure across on-premise, virtual machine, and classified cloud environments, enabling efficient scaling for US government initiatives.
• Enhance the reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness of infrastructure to support large-scale AI and application workloads in secure, classified settings.
• Collaborate with xAI engineers to understand workload requirements and design tailored solutions that meet government-specific needs and compliance standards.
• Implement robust observability, monitoring, and security practices to ensure the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of critical systems, adhering to federal protocols.
• Manage storage infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Pulumi, Terraform, or Ansible, with a focus on secure data handling.
• Drive system reliability through incident management, postmortems, and the definition of clear SLAs and SLOs, while maintaining security and compliance.
• This is an in-person role based in Palo Alto, CA or Washington, DC, with up to 50% travel required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance.
• 5+ years of experience as an Infrastructure Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, or similar role, with a focus on building and maintaining reliable, scalable systems, preferably in secure or government environments.
• Proficiency in managing storage infrastructure with IaC tools such as Pulumi, Terraform, or Ansible.
• Deep understanding of the Kubernetes stack, including CNI, CRI, CSI, and related components.
• Demonstrated ability to improve system reliability through incident management, postmortems, and defining SLAs/SLOs.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information concisely and accurately.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Deep familiarity with installing and using GPU hardware, including setting up drivers, debugging issues, and ensuring reliability.
• Experience with high-traffic web or mobile application workloads, including optimizing Kubernetes for large-scale deployments in classified or federal settings.
• Familiarity with chaos engineering, capacity planning, or similar practices for ensuring system resilience in government projects.
• Proficiency with tools such as Kyverno, ArgoCD, or Go programming for infrastructure automation.
• Strong sense of ownership, curiosity, and enthusiasm for tackling complex technical challenges in secure environments.
• Passion for problem-solving and a proactive drive to deliver impactful results while adhering to security protocols.
• Certifications in security-related fields (e.g., CISSP) or experience in secure federal environments.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$180,000 - $440,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As Commercial Counsel at xAI, you'll provide legal support for the development of data centers by executing on some of the world’s largest and most interesting physical infrastructure transactions. You will tackle complex agreements, bring creative ideas and solutions to key business initiatives and streamline processes in a ludicrously fast-paced environment.  Expect to dive into strategic negotiations, balance legal, business and engineering priorities, and support xAI’s mission to advance AI-driven human scientific discovery.  This job will have global impact but will be  based in Palo Alto, California or Austin, Texas.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead negotiation and structuring of data center development deals, real estate transactions, capital equipment purchases, hardware and raw material procurement and much much more.
• Negotiate and manage power-related contracts: interconnection agreements, electricity service agreements, solar project deployments, sustainable storage system transactions, power purchase agreements (PPAs), behind-the-meter generation structures, gas supply / transport, water rights, and ERCOT/regulatory matters critical to hyperscale data center deployments.
• Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts, engineering services for design-build, and related project documents for facilities involving insane amounts of power, absurd cooling systems, and advanced cabling and fiber get-ups, all in support of the world’s largest integrated GPU clusters .
• Support financing structures, tax incentives, complex lease arrangements, permitting activities, easement and land use transactions, and project finance elements that enable multi-billion-dollar-scale infrastructure investments.
• Partner closely with engineering, procurement, business development, and finance teams to align legal terms with technical and commercial requirements .
• Coordinate effectively with specialized outside counsel on complex matters while maintaining in-house strategic oversight and risk judgment.
• Contribute to broader commercial and procurement initiatives as our data center footprint grows.
• Be extremely versatile, highly responsive, ability to roll your sleeves up and pitch in for anything and everything needed in the Legal department, even if it’s unfamiliar or not in your lane.
• Sense of humor, humility and team based mentality is a must.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

•  8+ years of legal experience–ideally through a combination of experience at innovative technology or development companies, and/or excellent law firms.
• Deep experience in commercial contracting, with a focus on large scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of effectively managing a heavy workload and ability to prioritize correctly to close transactions according to aggressive business timelines 
• Tech-savvy-ish with an understanding or interest in datacenters and emerging AI technologies
• Have a strong sense of ownership and accountability, be inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and can demonstrate sound judgment in high-stakes and ambiguous situations.
• Have a lot of charge in the battery!
• Creative solution oriented problem solver.
• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$240,000 - $285,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Legal team partners with every function—from engineering and product to finance, operations, and our Colossus data centers powering next-gen models—to drive business velocity, protect IP, navigate AI regulations, and mitigate risks in a high-stakes landscape. We're building the legal foundation for strategic partnerships, global expansion, and groundbreaking tech that billions will use.

xAI is seeking a business-savvy attorney to provide expert counsel on M&A, securities , and strategic transactions globally—from diligence and structuring to execution, integration, and beyond. As Corporate Counsel, you'll also handle corporate governance, equity matters, and subsidiary management.

We value the energy of our in-person office culture. This role is based on-site at our Palo Alto headquarters.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help lead domestic and international M&A and strategic transactions (e.g., partnerships with major chip suppliers, data center deals, AI infra acquisitions), including diligence, deal structuring, drafting/negotiating agreements, and board materials
• Provide securities counsel and support, including SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), disclosures, insider trading policies, and corporate governance.
• Partner closely with corporate development, finance, engineering, and exec teams to build trusted relationships and execute a seamless, multi-functional deal process
• Drive post-closing integration, ensuring operational alignment and value capture
• Build scalable processes, templates, and playbooks for M&A and strategic deals to enable speed and efficiency at our scale
• Advise on equity compensation (award agreements, trading plans, cap table management), and corporate governance (board matters, minutes, consents)
• Oversee subsidiary maintenance, including formations, dissolutions, and compliance across US and international entities 
• Provide counsel on general corporate matters, including commercial contracts for AI compute/infra, vendor deals, and tech partnerships
• Support emerging issues like AI safety/regulatory compliance, IP in models/data, and cross-functional risk mitigation
• Roll up sleeves for ad-hoc projects in our flat, high-velocity structure—thriving as a "force multiplier" in a startup-like environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active CA bar membership
• 5+ years in Corporate or M&A at a top-tier national law firm, with Capital Markets and securities  experience a strong plus
• Deep expertise in domestic/cross-border M&A: diligence, structuring, negotiation—creative and pragmatic in complex, fast-moving deals
• Detail-oriented self-starter who excels in ambiguity, prioritizes ruthlessly, and delivers business-aligned advice without fluff
• Exceptional communicator/presenter: translates legalese to plain English for engineers, execs, and boards
• Flexible team player, eager for diverse projects in a scaling
• Passion for xAI's mission: bold thinking, rapid execution, and building truthful AI

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Annual Salary Range: $220,000 - $260,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. 

About the Role

As a Senior Commercial Counsel at xAI, you'll drive our commercial contracting efforts by negotiating high-value enterprise agreements and commercial contracts — primarily enterprise customer agreements for AI products and services but also for strategic partnerships, hyperscaler agreements, other technology deals, vendor agreements, and anything else in the universe! Working closely with Sales, Business Development, and Product teams, you’ll tackle complex agreements, analyze and mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and streamline processes in a fast-paced environment. Expect to dive into strategic negotiations, balance legal and business priorities, and support xAI’s mission to advance AI-driven human scientific discovery. This role is full-time on-site and based in Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Austin, or New York.

Responsibilities

• Expertly draft, review, and negotiate complex technology agreements.
• Collaborate closely with technical, product, sales, finance, and legal team members to establish commercial legal strategies that align with business objectives.
• Design legal structures and operations that make it seamless to sell xAI’s incredible products while appropriately mitigating risks.
• Be a Swiss Army knife: pitch in with precision for anything needed in the legal department, even if it is unfamiliar.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal experience–ideally through a combination of experience at innovative technology companies and top-tier law firms.
• In-house experience as commercial counsel preferred.
• Intellectual property and technology transactions experience a strong plus.
• Hungry to learn about the products and use cases xAI customers need.
• Understand the revenue-generation process and tackle legal issues with a practical, commercial-driven approach.
• Strong sense of ownership, genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for technology, a love for being continually challenged, problem solving, and consistent sound judgment when navigating complex and ambiguous situations. 
• Strong drive to get things done.
• Lots of gas in the tank!
• JD and license or qualification to practice law in California or New York.
• Commitment to being in-office 5 days/week.

Annual Salary Range

$240,000 - $285,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a skilled AI Legal and Compliance Data Specialist to enhance xAI’s AI models by providing high-quality data annotations and inputs tailored to legal and compliance contexts. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in regulatory compliance, contract analysis, legal research, and dispute resolution to support the training of AI systems. You will collaborate with technical teams to refine annotation tools and curate impactful data, ensuring our models effectively capture real-world legal and compliance dynamics. This role requires adaptability, strong analytical skills, and a passion for driving innovation in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize proprietary software to provide accurate input and labels for legal and compliance projects, ensuring high-quality data for AI model training.
• Deliver curated, high-quality data for scenarios involving regulatory compliance, contract analysis, legal research, and dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with technical staff to support the training of new AI tasks and contribute to the development of innovative technologies.
• Assist in designing and improving efficient annotation tools tailored for legal and compliance data.
• Select and analyze complex problems in legal and compliance fields aligned with your expertise to enhance AI model performance.
• Interpret, analyze, and execute tasks based on evolving instructions, maintaining precision and adaptability.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a J.D. (Juris Doctor) or foreign equivalent.
• At least 2 years of practicing law in one or more of the following practice areas: Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Torts, International Law, Health Law, Civil Rights Law, Constitutional Law, Construction Law, Education Law, Employment and Labor Law, Environmental Law, Corporate Law, Business Law, Family Law, Immigration Law, Intellectual Property Law, Patent Law, Real Estate Law, Tax Law, Bankruptcy Law, Administrative Law, Antitrust Law, Privacy and Data Protection Law, Cybersecurity Law, Energy Law.
• Strong legal analysis and writing skills, including the ability to draft clear, concise, and well reasoned legal documents and memoranda
• Proficiency in reading and writing informal and professional English.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent reading comprehension and ability to exercise autonomous judgment with limited data.
• Passion for technological advancements and innovation in legal processes.
• Relevant certification, license, or advanced training (bar admission or similar legal certification)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience mentoring or training others in legal practices.
• Comfort with recording audio or video sessions for data collection.
• Familiarity with AI or data annotation workflows in a technical setting.

LOCATION AND OTHER EXPECTATIONS:

• Tutor roles may be offered as full-time, part-time, or contractor positions, depending on role needs and candidate fit.
• For contractor positions, hours will vary widely based on project scope and contractor availability, with no fixed commitments required.  On average most projects may involve at least 10 hours per week to achieve deliverables effectively though this is not a fixed commitment and depends on the scope of work. Contractors have full flexibility to set their own hours and determine the exact amount of time needed to complete deliverables. 
• Tutor roles may be performed remotely from any location worldwide, subject to legal eligibility, time-zone compatibility, and role specific needs.
• For US based candidates, please note we are unable to hire in the states of Wyoming and Illinois at this time.
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
• For those who will be working from a personal device, your computer must be a Chromebook, Mac with MacOS 11.0 or later, or Windows 10 or later.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

US based candidates: $45/hour - $100/hour depending on factors including relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and qualifications. International candidates: Information will be provided to you during the recruitment process.

Benefits vary based on employment type, location and jurisdiction. Benefits for eligible U.S. based positions include health insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave. Specific details and role specific information will be provided to you during the interview process.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

At xAI, we are building AI systems that push the frontier of human knowledge and scientific discovery. High-quality data is fundamental to every stage of that mission. Our Data team is responsible for ensuring that the models are trained on the right data, in the right form, at the right quality, across every phase of the training lifecycle. This includes partnering closely with acquisition teams to identify where valuable data can be sourced, determining what data is needed to improve model performance, and building the production pipelines and systems that transform raw inputs into high-quality training data at scale. We work at the intersection of software, data, infrastructure, and machine learning to ensure our models train effectively and reliably.

As a Software Engineer on xAI’s Data team, you will be responsible for developing applications that power data acquisition, preparation, training, quality evaluation, and delivery for model training. You will provide the ability to run training in a reliable, scalable and repeatable manner. You will also provide visibility on training status and data lineage. You will work closely with acquisition teams, ML engineers, and data engineers to build a reliable data pipeline to run training at scale. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering fundamentals and excellent coding practices. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a highly reliable and scalable enterprise data platform to orchestrate data acquisition, preparation, training, quality evaluation, and delivery for model training
• Create new features such as data lineage, visibility, and monitoring for end-to-end training that improve the quality of the data and model performance
• Collaborate with peers on architecture, design, and code reviews
• Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
• Own all aspects of software engineering and product development
• Deep dive into business problems, find efficient solutions and apply first principles thinking

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
• 1+ years of experience in application development, software engineering, data engineering, or data science

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Programming experience in Python, Rust, Java, C#, Scala, Go or similar languages
• Frontend experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript frameworks
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerized deployments
• Experience with Ray, AI training and orchestration
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases, data lakes e.g. PostgreSQL, Iceberg, Clickhouse, or similar
• Experience with data exploration tools like Grafana, Superset, or similar
• Good understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment and monitoring
• Good understanding of statistics, machine learning algorithms and frameworks

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Annual Salary Range: $240,000 - $280,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The HR Business Partner team is a key partner in helping scale the organization and support its talented employees. We work closely with senior leaders and their teams with the full lifecycle of an employee from onboarding, career development, recognition, performance management, org design and more. We help steer important decisions, and operate with urgency in ensuring that all of our teams are able to perform at their very best. In this role you will support both Technical and Non-Technical teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategize with managers on talent from recruitment strategy and skill needs, to employee relations, rewards and recognition, and employee morale and satisfaction.
• Regularly track people data and identify trends and patterns on hiring, attrition, employee feedback, and compensation. 
• Partner with compensation and benefits teams in administering and evaluating our rewards programs, and ensuring employees are educated and familiar with our offerings. Identify areas we can continue to enhance and improve. 
• Provide partnership in organizational design through re-orgs, management changes, leveling & titles, and data & reporting. 
• Give critical and direct feedback to managers on areas of opportunity so they can continue to grow and lead at a high level. Understand their organizations and products, to better help influence your recommendations and guidance. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6+ years as an HR generalist/HRBP with exposure/experience across other fields w/in HR or related discipline. 
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high growth, dynamic business environment; experience in the tech industry and supporting technical teams highly desired.
• Strong problem-solving, critical/analytical thinking abilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills; demonstrated ability to develop relationships and influence at multiple levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with team members outside of the US on global issues.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills and organizational consulting skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• You are motivated by complexity and challenges.
• You are comfortable in ambiguity and can pull relevant components out of complex situations to connect the dots and make sound decisions
• You are a high energy person and like fast paced, dynamic environments that evolve before they have to.
• You are competitive and like to win - together. You thrive off working with smart, creative people that challenge you to perform at a higher level and draw the best out of you.
• You have a high learning agility and press in to understand people dynamics, new business models and talent processes. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$160,000 - $198,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The X Search team is responsible for building and operating the core search engine that powers discovery on X. We own the full end-to-end search stack — from real-time retrieval and indexing to ranking and the end-user search experience.

Our goal is to create the most relevant, fast, and intelligent search experience on the internet by combining state-of-the-art information retrieval systems with Grok’s reasoning capabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build search and retrieval algorithms that scale to millions of users
• Build and operate large scale search engine and search infrastructure
• Train state of the art ML ranking models
• Integrate Grok in search systems and products

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Tech Stack: Python, Go, Rust
• Have worked with vector databases, search indices, or similar data stores for search applications
• Have worked on large-scale search systems
• Have deep experience building or working with production ML systems
• Take full ownership of problems and learn whatever you need to solve them
• Can move quickly in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$180,000 - $440,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a skilled and efficient Line Cook to join xAI’s food service team. This position involves preparing and cooking menu items under the direction of the Executive Chef, maintaining production facility standards, and ensuring timely service in our faced paced café and catering operations. The Line Cook will collaborate with production facility staff, including the Food Service Specialist and Porter, to deliver nutritious and appealing meals for xAI employees. This role requires culinary proficiency, teamwork, and a commitment to food safety in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare food for no less than 150 guests per service following recipes and portion guidelines set by the Executive Chef. 
• Maintain an organized and efficient workstation during service, ensuring timely preparation and plating of dishes
• Assist with food prep tasks, such as chopping, marinating, and portioning ingredients, to support daily operations
• Monitor food quality and presentation, adhering to xAI’s standards for taste, temperature, and visual appeal
• Uphold and adhere to food safety and sanitation practices, including proper storage, rotation (FIFO), and cleaning of equipment and work areas
• Support catering for meetings and events, including setup, execution, and breakdown of service
• Assist with inventory checks, receiving deliveries, and restocking supplies as needed
• Maintain production facility equipment, reporting any issues to leadership for prompt resolution
• Help train junior cooks on stations and safety standards

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience as a line cook or in a similar production facility role
• Possession of or willingness to obtain a CA Food Handler Card

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Culinary certificate or degree from an accredited program
• 3+ years of experience in corporate dining, restaurants, or high-volume kitchens
• Proficiency with production facility equipment (e.g., grills, ovens, knives) and cooking techniques
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices (e.g., ServSafe or equivalent)
• Experience with diverse cuisines and accommodating dietary restrictions (e.g., vegetarian, gluten-free)
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) for inventory or recipe tracking
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with production facility and service staff

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to carry large heavy items unassisted (up to 25 lbs.)
• Ability to stand for long periods of time – up to 10 hours a day
• Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$33 - $35.20 USD per hour

Hourly pay is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI. Specific benefits vary by country, depending on your country of residence you may have access to medical benefits. We do not offer benefits for part-time roles.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• You will work on the most critical post-training and reinforcement learning challenges at any given time — including reward modeling, preference optimization (RLHF/DPO), and RL for improving reasoning, truthfulness, and real-world capabilities.
• You will get clarity on your first project before an offer.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• You believe truth-seeking AI is the most important and challenging problem.
• You are obsessed about building incredibly useful models through post-training and RL techniques.
• You are a power user of AI models and eager to push the boundaries of what’s possible with reinforcement learning and alignment methods.
• If you previously worked on post-training, RLHF, or trained models used by millions of people it’s a big plus, but relevant experience is not required.
• You take pride in your work and thrive in meritocratic environments.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$180,000 - $600,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The role of the Hospitality Manager will be to provide the direction and management of the organization’s food and customer service activities. You will help develop and implement effective customer service strategies and training programs across a 24/7 multi-outlet operation. The duties of the Hospitality Manager will include but are not limited to: coordinating service operations for site meals across multiple concepts ranging from high volume food hall to quick service, full service restaurants and catering. Additionally, the position will be responsible for monitoring and motivating staff, ensuring excellent customer service, engaging with customers, cross site communication, hiring and developing talent, ensuring team is current with all mandatory company trainings, scheduling and payroll, interviewing, hiring and onboarding of new staff, setting and upholding customer service principles. The Hospitality Manager will support the mission by providing a foundation for excellent customer service, operational excellence and quality food options that boost morale and productivity within XAI.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee menu accuracy in multiple service formats
• Site expert on point of sale system from implementation to daily upkeep and functionality
• Set and enforces standards for hospitality operations
• Monitor quality and consistency of food products in all service locations
• Maintaining clean and safe work stations throughout operation
• Trains staff on customer service, allergen and nutritional awareness
• Enforces proper food safety practices with staff and leads
• Coordinates and enhances time management for team
• Develop and execute financial plan Hospitality operation
• Creation and maintenance of in person and online training materials
• Performance management for hospitality staff
• Develop and execute food service plans for site needs including new builds and launch operations
• Site communication strategies and execution
• Lead catering execution 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in hospitality management 
• 7+ years of leadership experience within the food service industry in a high volume multi-concept operation 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Manager level food safety certification
• Experience opening new operations and/or creating operational procedures from the ground up for high volume, multi-unit establishments
• Beverage and wine knowledge including bar management and fundamentals
• Advanced understanding of modern marketing fundamentals and tools
• Advanced knowledge of customer service and safe kitchen operations
• Experienced with Microsoft office and outlook
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices
• Excellent knowledge of Food Service systems, ordering and inventory
• Experience in corporate environment
• Proficient knowledge of human resources management
• Ability to organize work for large groups in various service formats
• Strong time management skills
• Experience with batch cooking or high volume operations
• Experience leading groups in large team settings of 10 or more staff members
• Experience working in SpaceX food service operation for 1+ years

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends 

Base Salary: $92,000 - $138,000

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As an ideal candidate you have a good understanding of how highly scalable and reliable production infrastructure is built. Most of our backend infrastructure is written in Rust. So familiarity with a compiled language such as C++, Rust, or Go is highly beneficial.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build the xAI API that serves our models to developers worldwide
• Own the end-to-end system responsible for high-throughput inference, handling billions of tokens per minute with low latency and high availability, including model serving infrastructure, request routing, SDK development, rate limiting, observability, and efficient scaling

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Expert knowledge of either Rust or C++
• Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining reliable and horizontally scalable distributed systems
• Knowledge of service observability and reliability best practices
• Experience in operating commonly used databases such as PostgreSQL, Clickhouse, and MongoDB

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with LLM inference engines and serving frameworks (e.g., SGLang, TensorRT, vLLM)
• Experience designing or building with agent SDKs and agent orchestration frameworks
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications
• Expert knowledge of gRPC (unary, response streaming, bi-directional streaming, REST mapping)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$180,000 - $440,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

At xAI, we are building AI systems that push the frontier of human knowledge and scientific discovery. High-quality data is fundamental to every stage of that mission. Our Data team is responsible for ensuring that the models are trained on the right data, in the right form, at the right quality, across every phase of the training lifecycle. This includes partnering closely with acquisition teams to identify where valuable data can be sourced, determining what data is needed to improve model performance, and building the production pipelines and systems that transform raw inputs into high-quality training data at scale. We work at the intersection of data, infrastructure, and machine learning to ensure our models train effectively and reliably.

As a Data Engineer / AI Engineer on xAI’s Data team, you will be responsible for developing the systems, processes, and production code that power data acquisition, preparation, quality evaluation, and delivery for model training. You will work closely with acquisition teams, ML engineers, and software engineers to identify data needs, build scalable data pipelines, and continuously improve the quality of the data that shapes model behavior. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering fundamentals and excellent coding practices with deep intuition for statistics, neural networks, and how data quality influences training outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze the performance and impact of data used throughout the model training lifecycle
• Investigate anomalous model behavior and rigorously identify the data issues that drive poor downstream performance
• Design, build, and improve the data cleaning, transformation, and quality-control steps required to produce high-quality training data
• Research, evaluate, and develop frontier methods for improving data quality and effectiveness in AI model development
• Apply statistical techniques and empirical analysis to make informed, data-driven decisions about dataset quality and model outcomes
• Partner across teams to identify where data needs exist and define the highest-impact opportunities for new data acquisition and improvement
• Build and maintain production-grade data pipelines, tooling, and software systems that ingest, process, validate, and deliver data for training
• Develop metrics, evaluation frameworks, and monitoring systems to assess how data quality influences model behavior at scale
• Fuse data from multiple sources into reliable, usable datasets for research and production model training
• Create shared datasets, tooling, and internal data products that enable other teams to analyze, debug, and improve model performance

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, physics, mathematics, or a STEM discipline
• 1+ years of data/software engineering experience (internship experience is applicable)
• Experience in implementing or analyzing language models or neural networks 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Professional experience in analytics, data science, machine learning, or data engineering
• Experience building and operating production data pipelines for neural network or large-scale machine learning workloads
• Strong experience with Python and the broader ecosystem of libraries and tools used in modern machine learning and data development
• Experience working with Parquet or similar columnar storage formats in large-scale data systems
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and distributed production environments
• Experience developing predictive models and machine learning pipelines, including clustering, forecasting, anomaly detection, or related techniques
• Experience working with very large-scale datasets, including terabyte- to petabyte-scale data systems
• Strong statistical intuition and the ability to use quantitative analysis to guide technical and product decision, including familiarity of scaling ladder design studies
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities, changing requirements, and fast-moving technical challenges
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of ambiguous problems, drive projects independently, and develop new expertise where needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$240,000 - $280,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for a SAR Program Manager with direct experience in FinCrimes investigations to join X Payments and support the development of our brand-new BSA/AML Compliance program. This is an in-office role preferably based in NYC. You will report directly to the BSA/AML Program Lead.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the end-to-end SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) program, including investigation workflows, quality assurance, filing processes, and escalation protocols.
• Apply hands-on experience in financial crimes investigations to build and refine SAR investigation operational procedures that align with BSA/AML, OFAC, and other applicable regulations and industry best practices.
• Design and optimize compliance case review and SAR investigation operational procedures to ensure regulatory compliance, consistency, and efficiency.
• Continuously review SAR and monitoring processes; recommend and implement enhancements to improve efficiency, reduce false positives, strengthen detection of suspicious activity, and elevate overall program effectiveness.
• Demonstrate deep regulatory knowledge of BSA/AML/OFAC, combined with strong process and systems design, communication, and data analytics skills.
• Build tactical and scalable solutions for SAR investigation teams to manage high-volume compliance tasks and associated risks.
• Draft and maintain all relevant SAR program documentation, policies, procedures, and training materials in accordance with regulatory updates, new product launches, and Compliance team standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and track key health metrics for the SAR program; analyze trends and patterns in investigations; and produce monthly metrics and reports for presentation to leadership and various forums.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in financial crimes compliance, with direct, hands-on experience conducting and/or leading FinCrimes investigations.
• Proven track record as a SAR Program Manager or in a senior SAR investigations leadership role, including designing and managing SAR processes from intake through filing.
• Deep expertise in SAR investigation processes, regulatory requirements (BSA, AML, OFAC), and industry best practices.
• Analytical and metrics-driven mindset with the ability to anticipate problems and develop complete, practical solutions.
• Strong collaborator who works effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
• Preferred: Direct experience managing or supporting 504 NYDFS requirements.
• Preferred: Background in money transfer, fintech, payments, or regulated financial services environments.
• Nice to have: CAMS or other relevant industry certifications (e.g., CFE, CRCM).
• Nice to have: Basic SQL skills or experience working with transaction monitoring / case management systems.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$148,000-222,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the Engineering Lead for Consumer Subscriptions (X Premium & SuperGrok), you will own the entire billing and monetization infrastructure powering one of X's fastest-growing revenue organizations. You will build and lead the dedicated engineering team responsible for subscriptions, promotions, global payments, and personalized user experiences at massive scale. This high-impact leadership role offers the opportunity to directly drive significant revenue growth while architecting systems that serve hundreds of millions of users worldwide and shape the future of premium AI and social products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own the complete billing infrastructure for consumer subscriptions end-to-end, ensuring world-class reliability, security, and scalability.
• Design and build sophisticated promotional offer infrastructure and internal tools to supercharge the revenue organization.
• Develop comprehensive communications systems enabling intelligent push, email, and in-app messaging that drive engagement and conversions.
• Implement market-specific billing methods and compliance solutions to accelerate global expansion.
• Architect compelling product bundles across the X ecosystem tailored to different markets and consumer needs.
• Build intelligent models and systems that serve the right messages, offers, and information to users at the optimal time.
• Recruit, build, and lead a high-performing Consumer Subscriptions engineering team.
• Hands-on ownership and development of key features for X Premium and SuperGrok products.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exceptional software engineering background with deep experience building large-scale, high-stakes systems (billing, payments, or transactional platforms preferred).
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence or directly manage engineering teams.
• Strong track record delivering complex backend systems for consumer applications at scale.
• Passion for revenue-generating products and creating exceptional user experiences.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience working on large-scale consumer applications, ideally in monetization, subscriptions, or fintech.
• Experience leading engineering efforts in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Expertise in distributed systems, global payments infrastructure, personalization engines, or A/B testing frameworks.
• Proficiency with high-performance languages and tools such as Go, Python, Java, Rust, or similar.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$180,000 - $440,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You will join the multimodal team to push toward superhuman multimodal intelligence. Advance understanding and generation across modalities—image, video, audio, and text—spanning the full stack: data curation/acquisition, tokenizer training, large-scale pre-training, post-training/alignment, infrastructure/scaling, evaluation, tooling/demos, and end-to-end product experiences.

Collaborate cross-functionally with pre-training, post-training, reasoning, data, applied, and product teams to deliver frontier capabilities in multimodal reasoning, world modeling, tool use, agentic behaviors, and interactive human-AI collaboration. Contribute to building models that can see, hear, reason about, and interact with the world in real time at unprecedented levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, build, and optimize large-scale distributed systems for multimodal pre-training, post-training, inference, data processing, and tokenization at web/petabyte scale.
• Develop high-throughput pipelines for data acquisition, preprocessing, filtering, generation, decoding, loading, crawling, visualization, and management (images, videos, audio + text).
• Advance multimodal capabilities including spatial-temporal compression, cross-modal alignment, world modeling, reasoning, emergent abilities, audio/image/video understanding & generation, real-time video processing, and noisy data handling.
• Drive data quality and studies: curation (human/synthetic), filtering techniques, analysis, and scalable pipelines to support trillion-parameter models.
• Create evaluation frameworks, internal benchmarks, reward models, and metrics that capture real-world usage, failure modes, interactive dynamics, and human-AI synergy.
• Innovate on algorithms, modeling approaches, hardware/software/algorithm co-design, and scaling paradigms for state-of-the-art performance.
• Build research tooling, user-friendly interfaces, prototypes/demos, full-stack applications, and enable rapid iteration based on feedback.
• Work across the stack (pre-training → SFT/RL/post-training) to enable reasoning, tool calling, agentic behaviors, orchestration, and seamless real-time interactions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hands-on experience with multimodal pre-training, post-training, or fine-tuning (vision, audio, video, or cross-modal).
• Expert-level proficiency in Python (core language), with strong experience in at least one of: JAX / PyTorch / XLA.
• Proven track record building or optimizing large-scale distributed ML systems (training/inference optimization, GPU utilization, multi-GPU/TPU setups, hardware co-design).
• Deep experience designing and running data pipelines at scale: curation, filtering, generation, quality studies, especially for noisy/real-world multimodal data.
• Strong fundamentals in evaluation design, benchmarks, reward modeling, or RL techniques (particularly for interactive/agentic behaviors).
• Proactive self-starter who thrives in high-intensity environments and is passionate about pushing multimodal AI frontiers.
• Willingness to own end-to-end initiatives and do whatever it takes to deliver breakthrough user experiences.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience leading major improvements in model capabilities through better data, modeling, algorithms, or scaling.
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art in multimodal LLMs, scaling laws, tokenizers, compression techniques, reasoning, or agentic systems.
• Proficiency in Rust and/or C++ for performance-critical components.
• Hands-on work with large-scale orchestration tools such as Spark, Ray, or Kubernetes.
• Background building full-stack tooling: performant interfaces, real-time research demos/apps, or end-to-end product ownership.
• Passion for end-to-end user experience in interactive, real-time multimodal AI systems.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$180,000 - $440,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our Compliance Program and play a pivotal role in modernizing and strengthening our financial crime detection capabilities. You will architect, build, and optimize data-driven transaction monitoring models, coverage assessment frameworks, and advanced analytics solutions that directly support BSA/AML regulatory compliance, including but not limited to SAR filing, Customer Identification Program elements, and Enhanced Due Diligence measures. The role will also support the OFAC Sanctions, Fraud and overall risk prioritization across multiple products and jurisdictions.

This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that blends advanced analytics, machine learning, and deep compliance domain expertise. You will work closely with Compliance, Engineering, Model Risk, Product, and external regulators to ensure our controls are robust, defensible, and scalable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and enhance AML and fraud models, rules, and heuristics using Python, SQL, and AI-enabled tooling; partner with the Compliance Machine Learning team on model reviews to improve detection rates and reduce false positives.
• Build and maintain interactive performance dashboards  and automated reporting solutions that track key risk, productivity, and capacity metrics for senior leadership and regulators.
• Architect and implement enterprise-wide Transaction Monitoring Coverage Assessment frameworks, including standardized methodologies for gap identification, root-cause analysis, remediation planning, and ongoing sustainability monitoring.
• Lead complex data initiatives, including extraction of SAR filing metrics with product-level breakdowns and development of jurisdiction- and typology-specific SAR narrative generator tools.
• Embed data science best practices into product launches and feature rollouts to proactively identify and close monitoring coverage gaps.
• Support regulatory examinations (e.g., NYDFS Part 504) by preparing analytical documentation, third-party validation materials, and executive certification packages.
• Drive continuous improvement of compliance operations through automation, process optimization, and advanced analytics.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7+ years of hands-on data science / advanced analytics experience in financial services, with at least 4 years focused on fraud and financial crime compliance.
• Master’s degree (or higher) in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Actuarial Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven track record of building and optimizing transaction monitoring models, coverage frameworks, or compliance analytics programs in a regulated environment (fintech, bank, or payment company preferred).
• Deep understanding of BSA/AML regulations, suspicious activity reporting, customer due diligence, sanctions screening, and model risk management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable data solutions and present findings to senior leadership and regulators.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or equivalent compliance certification is strongly preferred.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving Engineering, Legal, Product Compliance, and external consulting partners.
• Background in building internal case management systems, SAR automation tools, or RPA solutions.
• Familiarity with AML detection platforms.
• Track record of delivering measurable impact (e.g., reduced case volumes, improved detection of high-risk activity, increased operational efficiency).

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$148,000- $220,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Safety Operations Senior Analyst for Child Safety, you will contribute to xAI's mission by training and refining Grok to enforce our terms of service and support functions. Your work will directly impact the safety of our products, X, and Grok, by minimizing existential risks, enforcing xAI’s rules, and promoting responsible development, helping to prevent illegal and harmful content.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and take action on content and behavior that goes against our terms of service, escalating as needed.
• Have deep expertise in online child safety, including the identification, investigation, and mitigation of a broad range of child safety threats and risks.
• Investigate complex cases involving child safety, with the ability to recognize when escalation to internal legal teams and/or external reporting (e.g., NCMEC reports when applicable) is required.
• Monitor and take appropriate action on content and user behavior that violates xAI’s terms of service with a primary focus on protecting minors.
• Respond effectively to time-sensitive escalations in high-impact, often ambiguous situations.
• Process appeals, audit automations, and properly label use cases in the system.
• Provide labels, annotations, and inputs on projects involving safety protocols, risk scenarios, and policy compliance.
• Support the delivery of high-quality curated data that reinforces xAI’s rules and ethical alignment.
• Collaborate with team members to provide feedback on  tasks that improve AI's defenses to detect illegal and unethical behavior, as well as align Grok with our rules enforcement. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Expertise in improving Large Language Models (LLMs), specifically related to CSE, to maximize efficiencies in enforcement and support and ability to propose solutions to increase security and safety of our platform.
• Proven expertise in identifying, mitigating, and preventing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), including grooming behaviors and risks in AI-generated content, with strong knowledge of relevant legal obligations (such as NCMEC reporting) and industry standards for protecting minors.
• Proven experience in online safety and reducing harm to protect our users and preserve Free Speech in the global public square. 
• Ability to interpret and apply xAI safety policies effectively.
• Proficiency in analyzing complex scenarios, with strong skills in ethical reasoning and risk assessment.
• Strong ability to utilize resources, guidelines, and frameworks for accurate safety-focused actions and escalations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and ethical decision-making skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement of processes to prioritize safety and risk mitigation.
• Expertise in data analysis to identify emerging abuse vectors, uncover opportunities for operational efficiencies, and design automations that strengthen enforcement effectiveness and platform safety.
• 3+ years of professional experience working in online child safety, criminal investigations, Trust & Safety operations, or a closely related field.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in a Trust and Safety for a social media company, leveraging AI or other automation tools.
• Experience collaborating with child safety organizations (such as NCMEC) and utilizing specialized detection tools or developing classifiers for CSAM/CSE in social media or generative AI platforms.
• Expertise in red-teaming and adversarial testing of Large Language Models to proactively identify novel abuse vectors, jailbreaks, and safety failure modes, with a proven ability to translate findings into concrete improvements for enforcement systems and platform robustness.

This role may involve exposure to sensitive or graphic content, including vulgar language, violent threats, pornography, and other graphic images. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$43.75 - $62.50 USD hourly

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our X Money team, focused on building a revolutionary global payment network that will serve over 600 million users and rival the world’s largest financial institutions. In this role, you will specialize in backend development, designing and optimizing robust microservices to ensure scalability, security, and reliability. You will support full-stack efforts, collaborate with cross-functional teams on payments, fraud detection, and compliance initiatives, and contribute to the creation of a high-scale financial products platform. This is an opportunity to work on greenfield projects in a fast-paced, startup-like environment, driving innovation at the intersection of AI and finance.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Cloud/Infrastructure Security Engineer to join our security team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud infrastructure and ensuring the integrity of our cloud-native applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures across multiple cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates with embedded security controls
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure and services
• Implement and manage cloud security tools and services (e.g., CSPM, CWPP, CASB)
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into CI/CD pipelines
• Monitor and respond to security events and incidents in cloud environments
• Develop and maintain cloud security policies, standards, and procedures
• Stay current with emerging cloud security threats and mitigation strategies

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in cloud security or related roles
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, compliance frameworks, and best practices
• Proficiency in at least one cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and associated security services
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Familiarity with containerization technologies and their security implications
• Knowledge of network security concepts and protocols
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and tool development

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CCSP, CSSK, AWS Security Specialty)
• Experience with multi-cloud environments and cloud-to-cloud security
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and tools
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS)
• Experience with Kubernetes and container security
• Experience in building custom cloud security tools or integrations
• Interest in leveraging AI for cloud security monitoring and automation
• Contributions to open-source cloud security projects
• Experience with securing AI/ML workloads in cloud environments

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$200,000 - $340,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As an AI Tutor – Competition Math Specialist, you'll play a key role in advancing xAI's mission by enhancing our AI technologies through high-quality inputs, labels, and annotations using specialized software. You'll collaborate with our technical team to train models on human interactions, problem-solving, and discussions; refine annotation tools; and select/create complex problems from advanced competition math topics to boost performance. All of our AI Tutor roles potentially involve gathering or providing data in text, voice, and video formats, including annotations, audio recordings, or video sessions—tasks with which candidates must be comfortable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use proprietary software applications to provide input/labels on defined projects.
• Support and ensure the delivery of high-quality curated data.
• Play a pivotal role in supporting and contributing to the training of new tasks, working closely with the technical staff  to ensure the successful development and implementation of cutting-edge initiatives/technologies.
• Interact with the technical staff to help improve the design of efficient annotation tools.
• Design, select, and refine tasks grounded in competition math, for example:
• Problem Creation: Develop questions and answers suitable for AI training, in the style and difficulty of top-level math competitions.
• Rubric Creation: Create rubrics for grading model solutions to competition-style problems, consistent with the style and practices of official contest rubrics.
• Solution Grading: Grade model solutions to competition-style problems, with or without a rubric.
• Proof Checking: Check model solutions to competition-style proof problems and determine if they are correct and/or what score they merit.
• Interpret, analyze, and execute tasks based on given instructions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have at least one of the following:

• Distinction in a top-level math competition (e.g., IMO, USAMO, Putnam, etc.);
• Significant experience coaching competitors in top-level math competitions; or
• A Master’s or PhD in math combined with past participation in math competitions.

Also required:

• Proficiency in reading and writing, both in informal and professional English.
• Strong ability to navigate various information resources and  databases.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational capabilities.
• Solid reading comprehension skills combined with capacity to exercise autonomous judgment even when presented with limited data/material.
• A strong passion for and commitment to technological advancements and innovation.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous AI tutoring experience.
• Proficiency with LaTeX, Google Sheets, and Google Docs.

LOCATION AND OTHER EXPECTATIONS:

• Tutor roles may be offered as full-time, part-time, or contractor positions, depending on role needs and candidate fit. 
• For contractor positions, hours will vary widely based on project scope and contractor availability, with no fixed commitments required.  On average most projects may involve at least 10 hours per week to achieve deliverables effectively though this is not a fixed commitment and depends on the scope of work. Contractors have full flexibility to set their own hours and determine the exact amount of time needed to complete deliverables.  
• Tutor roles may be performed remotely from any location worldwide, subject to legal eligibility, time-zone compatibility, and role specific needs.
• For US based candidates, please note we are unable to hire in the states of Wyoming and Illinois at this time.
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
• For those who will be working from a personal device, your computer must be a Chromebook, Mac with MacOS 11.0 or later, or Windows 10 or later.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

US based candidates: $45/hour - $75/hour depending on factors including relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and qualifications. International candidates: Information will be provided to you during the recruitment process.

Benefits vary based on employment type, location and jurisdiction. Benefits for eligible U.S. based positions include health insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave. Specific details and role specific information will be provided to you during the interview process.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Tax Law Expert to enhance xAI’s AI models by providing high-quality data annotations and inputs tailored to tax law contexts. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in complex tax structuring, wealth transfer taxation, trust and estate planning, charitable gifting strategies, private foundations, and the tax implications of diverse assets to support the training of advanced AI systems. You will collaborate with technical teams to refine annotation tools and curate impactful data, ensuring our models effectively capture real-world tax analysis, sophisticated planning documentation, and high-stakes wealth transfer dynamics. This role requires adaptability, strong analytical skills, and a passion for driving innovation in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize proprietary software to provide accurate input and labels for tax law projects, ensuring high-quality data for AI model training.
• Deliver curated, high-quality data for tax law scenarios involving complex structures for clients, including trust and estate taxation documents, charitable gifting strategies and agreements, private foundation formation and compliance materials, tax opinions on diverse assets (real estate, private equity, art, cryptocurrency, and alternative investments), wealth transfer planning (GRATs, IDGTs, dynasty trusts), and substantial estate and gift tax filings.
• Collaborate with technical staff to support the training of new AI tasks and contribute to the development of innovative technologies.
• Assist in designing and improving efficient annotation tools tailored for tax law and wealth planning documentation.
• Select and analyze complex problems in tax law fields aligned with your expertise to enhance AI model performance.
• Interpret, analyze, and execute tasks based on evolving instructions, maintaining precision and adaptability.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active admission to a state bar.
• Professional experience at a top-tier white-shoe law firm and/or a leading boutique tax firm.
• Direct experience in sophisticated tax law work, including drafting and reviewing trust and estate planning documents, private foundation materials, charitable gifting strategies, complex wealth transfer structures, and tax opinions on diverse asset classes.
• Strong understanding of federal and state income taxation, estate and gift taxation, private client services, and regulatory compliance in high-wealth scenarios.
• Proficiency in reading and writing informal and professional English.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent reading comprehension and ability to exercise autonomous judgment with limited data.
• Passion for technological advancements and innovation in legal practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive transactional experience in wealth transfer taxation, trust and estate planning, private foundations, or charitable giving strategies at a white-shoe or boutique tax firm.
• Proven track record handling tax implications of complex asset portfolios and substantial wealth transfers.
• Experience reviewing tax opinions, foundation compliance filings, and planning documents for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Comfort with recording audio or video sessions for data collection.
• Familiarity with AI or data annotation workflows in a technical setting.

Location & Other Expectations

• Tutor roles may be offered as full-time, part-time, or contractor positions, depending on role needs and candidate fit. 
• For contractor positions, hours will vary widely based on project scope and contractor availability, with no fixed commitments required.  On average most projects may involve at least 10 hours per week to achieve deliverables effectively though this is not a fixed commitment and depends on the scope of work. Contractors have full flexibility to set their own hours and determine the exact amount of time needed to complete deliverables.  
• Tutor roles may be performed remotely from any location worldwide, subject to legal eligibility, time-zone compatibility, and role specific needs.
• For US based candidates, please note we are unable to hire in the states of Wyoming and Illinois at this time.
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
• For those who will be working from a personal device, your computer must be a Chromebook, Mac with MacOS 11.0 or later, or Windows 10 or later.

Compensation

US based candidates: $100/hour - $200/hour depending on factors including relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and qualifications. 

International candidates: Information will be provided to you during the recruitment process.

Benefits

Benefits vary based on employment type, location and jurisdiction. Benefits for eligible U.S. based positions include health insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave. Specific details and role specific information will be provided to you during the interview process.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• You will work on the most critical modeling challenges at any given time.
• You will get clarity on your first project before an offer.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• You believe truth-seeking AI is the most important and challenging problem.
• You are obsessed about building incredibly useful models.
• You are a power user of AI models.
• If you previously trained models used by millions of people it’s a big plus, but modeling experience is not required.
• You take pride in your work and thrive in meritocratic environments.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$180,000 - $600,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking Technical Recruiters who operate with intensity, intellectual rigor, and deep ownership to join the xAI team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and closing exceptional technical talent who will shape the future of the company. You will be expected to operate as a strategic talent partner, developing deep conviction on talent, understanding candidate motivations, and communicating with clarity throughout the process.  The ideal candidate is highly driven, deeply aligned with the mission, and motivated by the challenge of attracting world-class talent in a highly competitive environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work directly with technical leaders to deeply understand the hiring requirements for their team 
• Own full-cycle recruiting for technical roles, including sourcing, assessment, closing, and candidate experience 
• Build deep understanding of candidate motivations, decision drivers, and long-term goals to effectively guide and close top talent
• Maintain a strong sense of urgency while preserving quality and judgement
• Continuously improve recruiting processes to increase signal, speed, and candidate quality
• Leverage data to: increase candidate ROI, increase candidate conversion rates, build more efficient processes, keep stakeholders informed of hiring trends, and monitor hiring pace
• Proactively source candidates through creative research, networks, and direct outreach
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience every step of the candidate journey

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles at fast-paced, hyper-growth environments, whether it be agency or in-house
• Strong understanding of the technical talent landscape and how top talent evaluates opportunities
• Demonstrated success sourcing and closing highly competitive technical candidates
• Outcome-oriented recruiter with strong analytical skills and a proven track record of data-driven decision-making with the ability to thrive in ambiguity
• Highly thoughtful communicator who considers message, context, and candidate’s perspective

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Exceptional judgement and intellectual curiosity
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for outcomes
• Genuine alignment with xAI’s mission and a strong desire to contribute to it
• Experience working with Greenhouse ATS
• Experience supporting hiring events and driving various actions post event to understand ROI

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$130,000 - $210,000 USD

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Are you a strategic thinker and proven problem-solver with deep expertise in modern IT ecosystems? We're seeking a Sr. IT Systems Engineer passionate about driving automation, maturing enterprise workforce identity and access management (IAM), and architecting scalable, secure SaaS integrations. This senior individual contributor role serves as a key technical resource, partnering closely with IT Services, Information Security, HR, Finance, and Engineering teams. You'll own the deployment and integration of mission-critical IT systems, act as the primary escalation point for complex IT outages and architectural challenges, and guide the evolution of our hybrid infrastructure to support rapid business growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of core SaaS platforms including Okta, Google Workspace, Slack, Atlassian, and other IT tools.
• Own end-to-end support, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of applications, systems, and their complex interconnections—ensuring high availability, security, and seamless user experience.
• Help architect and advance our workforce Identity and Access Management program, including configuration of Single Sign-On (SSO), lifecycle management, provisioning/deprovisioning, access governance, and policy enforcement.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) providing strategic technical guidance to support business expansion, system scalability, and infrastructure maturity.
• Drive cross-functional knowledge sharing by authoring, maintaining, and evolving comprehensive IT documentation, runbooks, and architecture diagrams.
• Proactively identify gaps, risks, and opportunities in the environment; lead initiatives to enhance security posture, operational efficiency, and resilience—prioritizing automation of manual/repetitive processes.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, IAM trends, and automation platforms; develop business cases and lead proof-of-concepts or adoption recommendations.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align IT capabilities with organizational goals.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience administering and optimizing a broad portfolio of SaaS applications in a hybrid and high-growth environment—with advanced proficiency in our core stack: Okta (including Advanced Server Access & Workflows), Google Workspace, Slack Enterprise, Atlassian, etc.
• 4+ years of deep experience with n8n, Okta Workflows and/or other leading iPaaS/automation platforms (e.g., Workato, Zapier, BetterCloud, custom integrations).
• Expert-level knowledge of IAM principles and protocols: SSO, SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, JIT provisioning, SWA, RBAC, ABAC, and access governance best practices.
• Strong experience designing and working with APIs for custom integrations, data flows, and automation.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation for monitoring, alerting, and operational efficiency (e.g., Google Apps Manager (GAM), Python, Bash, PowerShell, Terraform, or similar); experience building custom solutions is highly valued.
• Solid working knowledge and administrative experience in Azure, AWS, and/or GCP cloud platforms.
• Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proven track record of resolving sophisticated, cross-system incidents under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable business impact, own key deliverables, and drive projects to completion in fast-paced environments with competing priorities.
• Comfortable adapting to dynamic requirements, handling time-sensitive escalations, and participating in on-call rotation.
• Track record of success as a Senior IT Systems Engineer or equivalent in a fast-moving corporate or tech environment.
• Okta certifications (e.g., Okta Certified Professional / Administrator / Consultant) strongly preferred; other relevant certifications (Google Workspace) are a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred (or equivalent demonstrated experience) is a plus.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$184,000 - $276,000 USD

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, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

ABOUT THE ROLE:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage complete departmental checkbook with excess of 10M budget
• Take inventory of on-hand supplies and place orders across all areas of culinary food services
• Receive and check-in daily deliveries from vendors
• Establish and enforce standards for ordering and receiving operations
• Maintain accurate inventory records for all departmental areas
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure optimal product and vendor selection
• Lead Special event setup and breakdown
• Monitor and track departmental spending by vendor
• Reconcile invoices and submit purchase orders for food and equipment vendors
• Manage porters for site support, food deliveries, and the cleanliness of surrounding areas
• Assist with events and operations by moving equipment, setting up, and resetting event spaces
• Facilitate the movement of equipment to and from the warehouse for site needs
• Manage staff scheduling, payroll, and attendance
• Conduct annual staff reviews and provide ongoing coaching and development
• Supervise the deliveries of water, ice, and supplies across campus
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment for the team
• Monitor equipment and asset management, including preventative maintenance
• Assist with daily services and complete other tasks as directed by management

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of inventory experience
• 2+ years of restaurant or retail food service experience
• 1+ years of leadership experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Have or be able to obtain a California state food handier card
• Have or be able to obtain manager level food safety certification
• Experience in a corporate environment
• Experience working in large team settings
• Customer service and or guest interaction experience
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Data entry experience
• Experience with inventory management software
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented and organized

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to carry large heavy items unassisted (up to 25 bs.)
• Able to stand for long periods of time - up to 10 hours a day
• Able to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed
• Able to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects
• Able to participate in internal leadership and development training
• Available to travel when needed to support other sites

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$105,000 - $135,000 USD

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at xAI You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We’re looking for a strategic, hands-on Growth Marketing Manager – Lifecycle to own and optimize the full post-acquisition customer journey for xAI’s subscription products. You’ll design, build, and iterate personalized, automated programs across email, SMS, push, in-app messaging, and other channels to turn curious users into loyal, high-value Grok subscribers — driving engagement, adoption, retention, expansion, and reduced churn.

This role sits at the intersection of growth marketing, product, data, and customer success. You’ll combine behavioral insights, segmentation, experimentation, and creative storytelling to measurably increase customer lifetime value, net revenue retention, and overall subscription growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own end-to-end lifecycle strategy and execution: map customer journeys, define key stages (onboarding, activation, habit formation, expansion, renewal, win-back), and build multi-channel automated flows
• Develop and launch high-impact campaigns and nurtures (welcome series, product education, milestone triggers, re-engagement, upsell/cross-sell, churn prevention, and subscription reactivation)
• Build and refine audience segments using behavioral, usage, and subscription data to deliver hyper-personalized experiences
• Partner closely with product, data/analytics, customer success, and engineering teams to align on triggers, messaging, and technical implementation
• Set up, monitor, and optimize experiments (A/B, multivariate) to continuously improve open rates, click-through, conversion, retention, expansion revenue, and churn metrics
• Analyze performance using SQL, Amplitude/Mixpanel, and other tools to identify drop-offs, opportunities, and ROI; report on key KPIs (activation rate, D30/D90 retention, expansion revenue, churn rate, LTV uplift, NRR)
• Collaborate on content creation (copy, creative assets) and ensure brand voice consistency across all lifecycle touchpoints
• Maintain and evolve the lifecycle marketing roadmap in line with product launches, seasonal campaigns, and business priorities
• Champion best practices in personalization, frequency management, deliverability, privacy/compliance (GDPR, CCPA), and inclusive messaging

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4–7+ years of experience in lifecycle marketing, retention/growth marketing, CRM marketing, or customer marketing (B2C e-commerce, SaaS, fintech, or consumer tech strongly preferred)
• Proven track record owning lifecycle programs that drove measurable improvements in retention, engagement, expansion, or revenue (please share case studies or results in your application)
• Hands-on expertise with marketing automation & CRM platforms (Braze, Iterable, Customer.io, Klaviyo, or similar)
• Strong analytical skills — comfortable writing SQL for cohort analysis, funnel deep-dives, and behavioral metrics
• Experience building and testing multi-channel journeys (email + SMS + push + in-app)
• Excellent copywriting and storytelling skills — you can craft compelling, customer-centric messaging that converts
• Data-driven mindset with a bias for action and rapid iteration
• Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with cross-functional stakeholders

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with advanced segmentation and personalization using tools like Segment, mParticle, or Census
• Background in product-led growth (PLG) environments or hybrid PLG/subscription models
• Familiarity with loyalty/rewards programs, referral mechanics, or subscription optimization (pricing, billing, upgrades/downgrades)
• Exposure to AI-driven personalization or predictive churn modeling
• Knowledge of web/mobile analytics (Google Analytics 4, Amplitude, Mixpanel) and experimentation platforms (Optimizely, VWO, Eppo)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$125,000 - $225,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

About the Role:

We’re looking for exceptional Fullstack / Web Engineers that can work across the stack but have a passion for frontend development and a keen eye for design. You'll architect and optimize user-facing features that power real-time conversations for millions worldwide. Dive into cutting-edge technologies and scalable backend systems, collaborating with top-tier talent to push the boundaries of web performance and innovation. You have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you proactively tackle high-impact challenges that shape the future of social media—perfect for engineers passionate about crafting seamless, responsive experiences that drive global engagement and redefine digital interaction.

Responsibilities:

• Own and drive features from inception and design to implementation and launch, being the web expert on your team.
• Build and maintain high-quality, performant products and features, leveraging the most modern and cutting edge web standards, technologies, frameworks, and AI tooling.
• Responsible for fullstack features, including user dashboards, personalized experiences, content delivery, interactive tools, assessments, and real-time analytics
• Lead architecture, scalability, and reliability decisions for high-concurrency, low-latency systems.
• Uphold engineering excellence via testing, monitoring, deployment, and secure data handling.
• Drive technical/product decisions with teams and deploy global features to maximize user value.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of web development experience.
• Expert in TypeScript, Node.js, and modern web frameworks (e.g., React).
• Expert in modern CSS/SASS
• Experience in high-quality UI and UX design
• Proven track record of optimizing applications for performance, security, and offline functionality.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in a web frontend role, working on a large scale consumer app.
• Experience with backend development, proficiency in one or more of the following: Rust, Go, Java, Python, Scala.

Compensation and Benefits:

$180,000 - $440,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Payments team is seeking an experienced BSA/AML Investigator to help detect, prevent, and report financial crimes. As part of the Legal & Compliance Team, you will help maintain an effective BSA/AML and Sanctions compliance program (“BSA/AML Program”). You will support the 5 pillars of an effective program. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently investigate and resolve complex alerts and cases from transaction monitoring systems, including in-depth analysis of payment flows and user behaviors.
• Prepare, review, and recommend filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), ensuring high-quality narratives and supporting documentation.
• Assist with KYC and onboarding matters as required.
• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk users and transactions; perform periodic reviews of customer risk profiles and recommend adjustments to risk ratings.
• Assist in tuning and optimizing transaction monitoring rules and scenarios to reduce false positives while maintaining detection effectiveness.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members on investigation techniques and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Product, Risk, Legal) on compliance-related initiatives and new product launches.
• Maintain expertise in evolving BSA/AML/OFAC regulations, FinCEN guidance, and payment industry financial crime trends

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in AML, ideally in fintech or banking.
• Familiarity with financial crime risks specific to digital payments, money transmission, wallets, or peer-to-peer platforms is highly desirable.
• Proven experience preparing and filing SARs, including high-quality, well-structured narratives — strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of BSA/AML laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC sanctions, and related requirements.
• Proven familiarity with local, regional, and international regulatory bodies (e.g., FinCEN, FATF, or equivalent), with practical experience navigating their guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational changes, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively across global teams and regions.
• Strong analytical mindset with structured problem-solving skills, a sense of urgency, and the capacity to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, paired with interpersonal abilities to influence stakeholders at all levels and advance strategic initiatives.
• Quick learner with adaptability to evolving technologies, regulations, and business needs.
• AML-related certifications (e.g., CAMS, CGSS) are preferred but not required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$125,000 - $150,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

About the Role:

As a Software Engineer for X Product/Platform, you’ll join the thirty person team responsible for building and scaling X. You will be tasked with independently owning significant parts of the system end-to-end: from intuitive user interfaces to robust backend services, data infrastructure, and deep AI integrations. This is a unique opportunity to impact while creating products that are loved by 600M+ users globally.

Responsibilities:

• Develop backend services, APIs, and data models to support high-volume, multi-user environments.
• Work with iOS, Android & Web client engineers to ship products.
• Design robust infrastructure and microservices for payments, transactions, growth, monetization, and engagement across platforms.
• Build and maintain fullstack features, including user dashboards, personalized experiences, content delivery, interactive tools, assessments, and real-time analytics. 
• Lead architecture, scalability, and reliability decisions for high-concurrency, low-latency systems.
• Uphold engineering excellence via testing, monitoring, deployment, and secure data handling.

Basic Qualifications:

• Proficiency in distributed systems for high-scale, low-latency environments; languages like Rust, Go, Python & Java, and high volume streaming systems.
• 2+ years of experience working on large scale consumer applications.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience working on large scale consumer applications or early-mid stage startup experience as a founding engineer, emphasizing rapid prototyping, user-centric design, and AI solutions.

Compensation and Benefits:

$180,000 - $440,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer with strong full-stack instincts to own and elevate two mission-critical platforms that directly accelerate xAI’s frontier research:

• Starfleet — Our Human Data Collection Platform (large-scale annotation, labeling, quality control, and human feedback systems)
• Toolbox — Our unified Research Platform for model training orchestration, evaluations, benchmarking, and experiment management

You will design and build delightful, performant, and scalable user interfaces that researchers and engineers love to use every day. This role demands not only deep frontend expertise but also the ability to write production-grade backend code.

REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent prioritization skills — you know how to ruthlessly focus on high-impact work in a fast-moving environment
• Outstanding communication skills — you can clearly articulate trade-offs, technical decisions, and product thinking to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong expertise in React (TypeScript preferred) and modern frontend ecosystem
• Proven ability to write clean, production backend code (Node.js/TypeScript or Python preferred)
• Experience building large-scale, data-heavy web applications with excellent performance
• Strong product intuition and ownership mindset
• Design taste with keen attention to pixel-level details — you notice and care about the small visual and interaction details that elevate the overall product quality

BONUS POINTS

• Background in UX design, product management
• Previously founded a startup or joined a fast-growing early-stage startup
• Experience creating and maintaining public or internal component libraries / design systems
• Familiarity with AI/ML workflows, annotation tools, or research platforms

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$180,000 - $440,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You will join the Grok Main Product team, responsible for the user-facing chat portal at grok.com and related experiences. We build highly scalable frontends, APIs, and features that handle tens of thousands of queries per second. Our focus is delivering the best possible chat interface—seamless, intuitive, and maximally useful—to turn Grok into an essential "everything app" that amplifies human productivity across any domain.

Help build the portal that lets users accomplish anything: ask questions, create slide decks, solve puzzles, or tackle real work in engineering, law, medicine, and beyond. We're creating an easy-to-use experience that works flawlessly, driving a 10x increase in what knowledge workers can achieve. No prior AI experience required—just sharp thinking, relentless execution, and passion for AI that redefines what's possible. Own end-to-end features that delight millions, collaborating closely with model and research teams to ship breakthroughs at pace.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and deliver polished, scalable user-facing features and APIs for Grok's chat experience.
• Innovate on frameworks for rapid experimentation to iterate quickly and keep Grok leading in reasoning and utility.
• Architect high-performance systems for personalized, reliable interactions at global scale.
• Build and optimize data pipelines using real-time user signals to continuously improve the product.
• Own projects from ideation to deployment and monitoring, gathering feedback to refine the seamless portal vision.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proactive self-starter who turns bold ideas into high-impact realities with focused execution.
• Expert in TypeScript, Python, or Rust, with experience crafting clean, maintainable code.
• Skilled in scalable architectures, Kubernetes, observability, and production tuning for performance/reliability.
• Track record shipping consumer-facing products to millions, emphasizing user delight and feedback.
• Passionate about AI's transformative potential and committed to building indispensable tools users rely on daily.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$180,000 - $440,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are building one of the world’s largest AI supercomputers from the ground up. As part of the Compute Infrastructure team, you will own both the raw GPU supercomputer and the platform layer that runs on top of it. You will work across the full stack — from low-level GPU kernel optimizations and Linux kernel internals to massive-scale orchestration and virtualization — to make training and inference at xAI as fast, reliable, and scalable as possible.

This is a broad, high-impact role that combines hardcore supercompute and compute infrastructure work. Your contributions will directly accelerate Grok’s training speed and overall AI progress.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, build, and optimize massive GPU clusters for extreme-scale training and inference workloads
• Develop and tune low-level CUDA kernels (GeMM, Attention, etc.), using CUTLASS, Tensor Cores, and Nsight for maximum performance
• Work on Linux kernel internals, scheduling, memory management, and resource isolation at cluster scale
• Build custom container orchestration, virtualization layers (KVM, Firecracker, etc.), and distributed systems that go beyond standard Kubernetes
• Profile, debug, and eliminate bottlenecks across GPU memory hierarchy, networking fabric, filesystems, and multi-GPU operations
• Create and maintain infrastructure-as-code, automation, and tools that keep the entire supercomputer reliable and efficient
• Collaborate closely with AI research teams to deliver production-grade performance and scalability

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Deep low-level systems programming (C/C++ or Rust)
• Experience building and operating high performance exabyte scale storage systems
• Strong experience with large-scale GPU clusters or distributed compute infrastructure at production scale
• Hands-on work with GPU kernel optimization (CUTLASS, custom kernels, Nsight profiling)
• Experience with Linux kernel internals, scheduling, virtualization, or large-scale orchestration
• Track record of building or running high-performance infrastructure for AI workloads (training or inference platforms)
• Ability to reason from first principles and optimize for both memory-bound and compute-bound scenarios

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$180,000 - $440,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Imagine Product team is redefining AI-driven media experiences for Grok users worldwide. In this role, you’ll build and scale robust, high-performance systems that power immersive, multi-modal media interactions—leveraging cutting-edge AI to enable seamless generation, processing, and delivery of images, video, audio, and beyond. Your work will drive engaging, real-time user experiences that captivate and delight millions, turning advanced multimodal models into production-grade features. If you’re a driven problem-solver passionate about AI, media technologies, and creating scalable solutions that shape the future of consumer AI, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement scalable systems to support Grok's AI-driven media experiences, ensuring high performance, reliability, and low-latency at global scale.
• Architect robust infrastructure for real-time multi-modal interactions, including handling generation requests, media processing, and seamless integration with frontend and model serving layers.
• Build and optimize large-scale data pipelines to ingest, process, and analyze multi-modal data (images, video, audio), fueling continuous improvement and personalization of Grok's media capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, AI researchers, and product teams to deliver captivating, media-rich features and end-to-end user experiences.
• Own full-cycle development of solutions: from system design and prototyping to deployment, monitoring, observability, and iterative refinement.
• Deliver production-ready, maintainable code that powers features reaching hundreds of millions of users.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Python or Rust, with a strong track record of writing clean, efficient, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Experience designing and building systems for consumer-facing products, with emphasis on performance, reliability, and handling high-throughput workloads.
• Hands-on expertise in large-scale data infrastructure and pipelines, particularly for multi-modal or media-heavy AI applications.
• Proven ability to deliver robust, production-grade solutions to millions of users while maintaining high standards of quality and uptime.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for turning innovative ideas into high-impact, scalable realities.
• Deep enthusiasm for AI and media technologies, with a commitment to building user-focused products that inspire and engage.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with real-time systems, inference serving, or multi-modal data processing at scale.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, containerization (e.g., Kubernetes), observability tools, or performance tuning for AI workloads.
• Background in AI-driven consumer products or media generation technologies.
• Track record collaborating across engineering, research, and product teams to ship delightful features quickly.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$180,000 - $440,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You will join the Grok Voice Model team to help build the world’s best voice AI. We deliver smooth, natural, low-latency spoken interactions — expressive, multilingual, and reliable across devices and real-time scenarios. We own the full training pipeline: massive data curation, premium audio processing, frontier speech-language pre-training, and intensive post-training to push quality, speed, and stability to the limit.

Our goal: make talking to AI feel like conversing with the most charming, kind, and knowledgeable person imaginable. We’re seeking exceptionally smart, execution-oriented engineers to help us get there.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and execute large-scale speech data curation and processing pipelines, including collection of diverse real-world audio, synthetic data generation, and automated annotation workflows to enable high-quality model training and evaluation.
• Work on pre-training and post-training of speech-language models, with targeted enhancements through supervised fine-tuning, reinforcement learning, and other techniques to ensure Grok Voice responses are accurate, factually grounded, natural and idiomatic in spoken style, conversational in tone, and fluent across multiple languages.
• Build and iterate a comprehensive evaluation framework covering objective metrics (accuracy, quality, latency, expressiveness), human preference studies, content factuality assessments, real-time interaction quality, and experimentation infrastructure to measure and improve performance.
• Work closely with product teams to integrate voice models into applications and real-time environments, define spoken interaction specifications, and handle the full lifecycle from prototype to global-scale deployment for stable, low-latency, delightful voice experiences.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Python expert with deep proficiency in writing clean, efficient code for AI/ML systems.
• Hands-on experience processing large-scale datasets using tools like Spark and Ray for cleaning, augmentation, and feature extraction.
• Proficiency in pre-training and post-training speech-language models using JAX/PyTorch, including supervised fine-tuning, reinforcement learning, and optimizations for accuracy, factuality, natural spoken style, detail, and multilingual fluency.
• Ability to set up and run rigorous evaluation pipelines: objective metrics, human preference studies, content factuality checks, and iterative A/B testing to drive model improvements.
• Experience building or working with large-scale distributed training and inference systems on Kubernetes.
• Proactive, self-driven attitude — ready to grind in a fast-paced, high-caliber team to deliver outstanding voice AI experiences.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$150,000 - $450,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Grok Voice Product team builds seamless, world-class voice experiences for Grok across every platform and product surface. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and shipping voice features across all surfaces. You will have the opportunity to collaborate across iOS, Android, and all product groups.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own backend engineering for scalable, low-latency voice infrastructure and model integrations.
• Collaborate directly with Grok Voice model, media, and product teams to deliver end-to-end experiences.
• Drive performance, reliability, and quality of voice interactions at global scale.
• Move fast across platforms and product groups as a generalist.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Python or Rust, with a strong track record of writing clean, efficient, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Deep interest in voice/audio AI.
• Strong generalist engineer with backend focus.
• Hands-on experience shipping features on iOS and/or Android.
• The ability to work across all product groups and do whatever it takes for best user experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Background in AI-driven consumer products or media generation technologies.
• Track record collaborating across engineering, research, and product teams to ship delightful features quickly.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$180,000 - $440,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a multimodal engineer on the Imagine Model Team, you will develop cutting-edge AI experiences beyond text, with a strong focus on enabling high-fidelity understanding and generation across image and video modalities, while also incorporating audio where it enhances visual content (e.g., synchronized audio for video). Responsibilities span data curation, modeling, training, inference serving, and product integration, covering both pretraining and post-training phases. You will collaborate closely with product teams to push model frontiers and deliver exceptional end-to-end user experiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and drive engineering agendas to advance multimodal capabilities, with emphasis on image and video generation, editing, understanding, controllable/long-horizon synthesis, agentic planning, RL training, and world simulation (including audio integration for richer video experiences).
• Improve data quality through annotation, filtering, augmentation, synthetic generation, captioning, and in-depth data studies, particularly for visual and audio data. 
• Design evaluation frameworks, metrics, benchmarks, evals, and reward models tailored to image/video/audio quality and coherence.
• Implement efficient algorithms for state-of-the-art model performance, including real-time inference, distillation, and scalable serving for visual content.
• Develop scalable data collection and processing pipelines for multimodal (primarily image/video-focused) datasets.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate AI solutions into production and rapidly iterate based on user feedback.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Track record in leading studies that significantly improve neural network capabilities and performance through better data or modeling.
• Experience in data-driven experiment designs, systematic analysis, and iterative model debugging.
• Experience developing or working with large-scale distributed machine learning systems.
• Ability to deliver optimal end-to-end user experiences.
• Hands-on contributor with initiative, excellence, strong work ethic, prioritization skills, and excellent communication.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in SFT, RL, evals, human/synthetic data collection, or agentic systems.
• Proficiency in Python, JAX/XLA, PyTorch, Rust/C++, Spark, Ray, and related large-scale frameworks.
• Domain expertise in multimodal applications such as graphics engines, rendering techniques, image/video understanding and generation, world models, real-time simulation, or controllable/long-horizon visual content creation (audio/speech processing or music/audio generation experience is a plus where it supports video).
• Experience with agentic RL training, controllable/long-horizon generation, or multimodal agents that reason and act across modalities (especially in visual domains).

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$180,000 - $440,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a skilled Azure Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust security controls across our Azure Gov Cloud environment (including hybrid and multi-cloud scenarios). In this hands-on role, you will build, strengthen, and maintain our cloud security posture, protect critical workloads, and collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and compliance teams to embed security throughout the development lifecycle. You will develop, implement, and leverage Microsoft’s native security tools to detect threats, respond to incidents, and ensure alignment with industry standards and regulations. Lastly, you will be required to both achieve and maintain compliance with government regulations such as FedRAMP and CMMC. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement, design, and manage security architecture for Azure Government and Commercial deployments (with considerations for DoD IL5\IL6 and FedRAMP High controls)
• Configure and optimize Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and related services for threat detection, vulnerability management, and automated response  
• Design and enforce identity & access management using Microsoft Entra ID, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Conditional Access policies, RBAC, and just-in-time access  
• Secure network architectures with Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups (NSGs), DDoS Protection, Web Application Firewall (WAF), Network Watcher, and private endpoints  
• Protect data at rest and in transit via Azure Key Vault, encryption strategies, data classification, and information protection controls  
• Develop and maintain security policies, initiatives, and blueprints using Azure Policy and Microsoft Purview for compliance (NIST, FedRAMP, CMMC, STIGs, etc.)  
• Perform threat hunting, incident response, and forensics using Sentinel playbooks, Log Analytics, and KQL queries  
• Conduct security reviews of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containers, Kubernetes (AKS), and serverless workloads  
• Collaborate with developers and architects to implement DevSecOps practices, including secure CI/CD pipelines, code scanning, and secure defaults  
• Monitor and remediate security findings, reduce attack surface, and improve overall security posture per the Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark (MCSB) 
• Deploy configurations and compliance policies to Azure AVD endpoints using Intune and other Azure native services. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active U.S. security clearance (e.g., Secret, Top Secret) or eligibility to obtain one. 
• 3+ years of experience in cloud security, cybersecurity engineering, or related roles (with strong Azure focus)  
• Deep hands-on expertise with core Azure security services: Microsoft Defender suite, Sentinel, Intune, Entra ID, Key Vault, Azure Policy, Firewall, Network Watcher, and Purview  
• Strong understanding of DLP implementation both in cloud and on endpoints utilizing Purview and other Microsoft native controls
• Experience implementing security in hybrid/multi-cloud environments  
• Proficiency in scripting/automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bicep/ARM templates, Terraform)  
• Strong understanding of identity federation, zero-trust principles, encryption, network security, and vulnerability management  
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (NIST, FedRAMP, CMMC, STIGs, etc.) and regulatory requirements  
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to stay composed under pressure.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100)
• Additional relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, AWS Security Specialty, SANS GCPS, SANS GCAD)  
• Deep experience with detection and response engineering and SOC operations
• Knowledge of container security (Docker, AKS), secure DevOps, or AI/ML workload protection  
• Prior experience in government regulations frameworks such as FedRAMP and CMMC. 

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$180,000 - $440,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As an Image Specialist, you will contribute to xAI's mission by training and refining Grok's ability to interpret and generate compelling and tasteful visual content. Key to this role is expertise in photography, digital art, or design, a track record of producing and sharing visual work, and experience with generative AI for images.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use proprietary software to provide labels, annotations, and inputs on projects involving images and visual media.
• Deliver high-quality curated data that captures visual nuances and enhances Grok's understanding of composition, lighting, color, and style.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Portfolio displaying excellence in visual work - photography, digital art, illustration, graphic design, or similar (personal website, X account, Behance, Dribbble, ArtStation, DeviantArt, etc.).
• Strong skills in composition, lighting, color theory, and visual storytelling.
• Hands-on experience with AI image generation tools (Grok Imagine, Midjourney, Nano Banana, Flux, Stable Diffusion, or similar).
• Ability to critically analyze and articulate what makes an image work or fail.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal English skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in photo editing, retouching, or post-production workflows.
• Familiarity with prompt engineering techniques for image generation models.
• Background in art direction, visual critique, or creative feedback roles.
• Familiarity with ComfyUI workflows.

LOCATION AND OTHER EXPECTATIONS:

• Tutor roles may be offered as full-time, part-time, or contractor positions, depending on role needs and candidate fit.
• For contractor positions, hours will vary widely based on project scope and contractor availability, with no fixed commitments required.  On average most projects may involve at least 10 hours per week to achieve deliverables effectively though this is not a fixed commitment and depends on the scope of work. Contractors have full flexibility to set their own hours and determine the exact amount of time needed to complete deliverables. 
• Tutor roles may be performed remotely from any location worldwide, subject to legal eligibility, time-zone compatibility, and role specific needs.
• For US based candidates, please note we are unable to hire in the states of Wyoming and Illinois at this time.
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
• For those who will be working from a personal device, your computer must be a Chromebook, Mac with MacOS 11.0 or later, or Windows 10 or later.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

US based candidates: $45/hour - $75/hour depending on factors including relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and qualifications. International candidates: Information will be provided to you during the recruitment process.

Benefits vary based on employment type, location and jurisdiction. Benefits for eligible U.S. based positions include health insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave. Specific details and role specific information will be provided to you during the interview process.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You’ll help design and ship a new generation of consumer products across X and Grok, spanning social platforms, AI-powered interfaces, and entirely new interaction paradigms. You’ll work closely with engineering, research, and product to turn complex systems into simple, elegant experiences used by millions. This role is for designers who are excited by a shift in how products are built,  where AI tools are part of the design and prototyping process, not just the product itself.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designing end-to-end product experiences across social and AI-driven products
• Deeply understanding user needs, behaviors, and emerging use cases
• Rapidly exploring, prototyping, and iterating using both traditional and AI-assisted design tools
• Partnering closely with engineering to ship high-quality, polished experiences
• Using qualitative research, product data, and intuition to guide decisions
• Contributing to shared design systems and product standards

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have shipped meaningful consumer product features on web and/or mobile
• Are comfortable working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
• Embrace new design and engineering workflows, including AI-assisted tooling
• Care deeply about craft, clarity, and user experience
• Communicate clearly and collaborate well across disciplines
• Have an interest in language models, social systems, or both

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong portfolio demonstrating product thinking and execution
• Experience designing consumer-facing products at scale
• Familiarity with modern design and prototyping tools
• Experience working closely with engineers and product partners

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$180,000 – $400,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Video Specialist, you will contribute to xAI's mission by training and refining Grok's ability to interpret and generate video content with precision and technical depth. Key to this role is expertise in video editing, motion graphics, or VFX, a track record of producing high quality video work, and a strong understanding of how moving images are constructed in post-production.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use proprietary software to provide labels, annotations, and inputs on projects involving video and multimedia elements.
• Deliver high-quality curated data that captures the nuances of motion, timing, transitions, and visual effects, enhancing Grok's understanding of video as a medium.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Portfolio displaying excellence in video work - edited shorts, motion graphics, VFX breakdowns, compositing reels, or similar (personal website, YouTube, Vimeo, X account, ArtStation, etc.).
• Strong skills in video editing, pacing, color grading, and narrative flow.
• Hands-on proficiency with tools such as Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, Nuke, or similar.
• Ability to critically analyze and articulate what makes a video sequence work or fail at a technical level.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal English skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with compositing, rotoscoping, or motion tracking workflows.
• Familiarity with AI video generation tools (Grok Imagine, Runway, Kling, Sora, Veo, or similar).
• Experience with 3D integration in video pipelines (matchmoving, CG compositing).
• Familiarity with scripting or automation in post-production (Python, plugins, etc.).

LOCATION AND OTHER EXPECTATIONS:

• Tutor roles may be offered as full-time, part-time, or contractor positions, depending on role needs and candidate fit.
• For contractor positions, hours will vary widely based on project scope and contractor availability, with no fixed commitments required.  On average most projects may involve at least 10 hours per week to achieve deliverables effectively though this is not a fixed commitment and depends on the scope of work. Contractors have full flexibility to set their own hours and determine the exact amount of time needed to complete deliverables. 
• Tutor roles may be performed remotely from any location worldwide, subject to legal eligibility, time-zone compatibility, and role specific needs.
• For US based candidates, please note we are unable to hire in the states of Wyoming and Illinois at this time.
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
• For those who will be working from a personal device, your computer must be a Chromebook, Mac with MacOS 11.0 or later, or Windows 10 or later.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

US based candidates: $45/hour - $75/hour depending on factors including relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and qualifications. International candidates: Information will be provided to you during the recruitment process.

Benefits vary based on employment type, location and jurisdiction. Benefits for eligible U.S. based positions include health insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave. Specific details and role specific information will be provided to you during the interview process.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

xAI is building at a furious pace with the latest compute and switching hardware to help people understand the universe.  We are looking for exceptional ML Infrastructure Engineers with deep expertise in high-speed interconnect technologies to design, build, and optimize the network fabric that powers large-scale AI training and inference clusters.  This strategic role will drive innovation in high-bandwidth, low-latency, power-efficient interconnects critical for AI/ML clusters based on advanced computing platforms.

You will have the opportunity to work on all modalities of interconnects connecting GPUs and switches both inside and between data centers, including our primary front and backend networks that train Grok and that customers use for inference. Engineers will own all aspects from design and development to build and operations. You will be expected to define and improve team processes and to contribute to scaling and maintenance efforts.

You will focus on the physical layer and system-level integration of copper (ACC, AEC, CPC) and optical (FRO, LRO/TRO, LPO, AOC, CPO) interconnects that directly determine the performance, power efficiency, scale, and cost of next-generation AI/ML clusters.  This is a highly technical, hands-on role bridging ML cluster requirements with cutting-edge interconnect hardware — ideal for engineers who love both large-scale AI systems and the physics/engineering of 200G+ SerDes, PAM4, photonics, signal integrity and diagnostics.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, validate, and productize high-speed copper and optical connectivity solutions for AI clusters (100k+ GPU scale).
• Own vendor due diligence and onboarding for new 1.6T products including AEC and pluggable optical transceivers (DR4/8, FR4) including rigorous bring-up & characterization.
• Investigate the opportunity for LPO and LRO in our network.
• Evaluate early co-packaged and near-packaged engines for switches and GPUs.
• Pathfinding for new interconnect modalities including VCSEL, microLED, THz radio-based solutions to improve network economics and reliability.
• Work closely with vendors (transceiver, cable, SerDes, DSP, silicon photonics foundries) to influence roadmaps and ensure timely delivery of next-gen solutions.
• Collaborate with ML training teams to translate workload communication patterns into concrete interconnect topology and optical reconfigurability requirements.
• Perform system-level simulation of end-to-end fabric performance.
• Drive failure analysis, root cause, and corrective actions for interconnect-related issues in production clusters through fleet-level metrics gathering and analysis.
• Contribute to internal tooling and automation for interconnect health monitoring, telemetry, diagnostics, remediation and automated qualification pipelines.
• Stay current with industry standards (OIF CMIS, IEEE) and emerging technologies (multi-core/hollow-core fiber, 448G SerDes, TFLN, ring resonators)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 8+ years of hands-on experience in designing, deploying and operating high-speed copper and optical interconnects, preferably in a module design role or in a hyperscale datacenter environment.
• Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics or Physics.
• Deep knowledge of PAM4 SerDes performance, equalization, jitter, crosstalk.
• Solid operational understanding of FEC, Retimers, TIAs and Drivers.
• Deep knowledge of optical link budget analysis and performance metrics including TDECQ, OMA, Tcode, stressed receiver sensitivity and associated diagnostics.
• Expertise in transceiver components including CW lasers, SiPh PICs, EML, DSP, passive subassemblies, their failure modes and characterization.
• Knowledge of thermal, mechanical, power, signal integrity constraints in dense hardware.
• Knowledge of SiPh design process, yield improvement and reliability testing.
• Familiarity with CPO technologies and challenges/risk areas.
• Familiarity with subcomponent supply chains and global manufacturers, ODMs and CMs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous setting.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$180,000 - $440,000 USD

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, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We're looking for a talented individual who can combine technical expertise with creative vision to deliver exceptional audio-visual experiences. As a Sr. AV Administrator/Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cutting-edge AV systems that enhance our collaboration, presentation, and event spaces. Your expertise will help create immersive and engaging environments that inspire our teams and leave a lasting impression on our guests

RESPONSIBILITIES:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Audio Visual Technology, Electronics, Information Technology, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years in audio-visual technical roles, with at least 2 years in a lead, senior, or supervisory position. Experience in corporate, educational, or event environments is a plus.
• CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) from AVIXA strongly preferred; additional certifications like Crestron, Extron, Dante, or Biamp are highly desirable.
• Proficiency with AV control systems (Crestron, AMX, Extron), video conferencing (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex), digital signal processing (DSP), and networking basics.
• Strong knowledge of audio/video signal flow, cabling, rigging, lighting, and projection systems.
• Experience with live event production, including mixing boards, cameras, and streaming.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities; ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. Strong customer service orientation and team collaboration.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs), climb ladders, and work in varied environments (including evenings/weekends for events). Valid driver's license may be required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be physically fit enough to regularly lift up to 30 lbs. for duties such as delivering computers, unpacking and rack-mounting equipment, etc.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to travel (<20%).
• Must be flexible to work various shift patterns (i.e. early morning to afternoon, or afternoon to later evening).

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$115,000 - $145,000

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented IT Services Technician (Level 1) to join our dynamic IT team. This role is responsible for providing first-line technical support to our Tutors Space, resolving basic IT issues, onboardings and escalating complex problems to specialist teams in various IT disciplines. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, has strong problem-solving skills, and delivers exceptional customer service. This role is going to support an off-hours schedule and the shift will be from 2-11pm on-site at our Palo Alto HQ.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in IT or a related field (entry-level candidates encouraged to apply)
• Basic understanding of Windows and macOS operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and common software applications.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting hardware (PCs, laptops, printers) and basic networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Strong communication and customer service skills to assist non-technical users effectively.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• CompTIA A+, Network+, or similar certifications are a plus but not required.
• Ability work after hours and graveyard shifts

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira, Zendesk) or IT service management tools.
• Basic knowledge of Active Directory and user account management.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$90,000 - $110,000 + Equity (USD hourly)

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, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

ABOUT THE ROLE:

xAI is looking for a seasoned Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager to direct the day-to-day operations of our SOC in a dynamic, high-growth organization. In this role, you will lead a blended team of full-time employees and third-party contractors, driving consistent excellence in operational delivery.

The successful candidate will be a proven leader with deep expertise in incident response and crisis management, outstanding communication abilities, and a track record of developing and coaching top-tier teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage a diverse GSOC team comprising full-time employees and vendor contractors, overseeing scheduling, training, mentoring, and performance evaluations to foster a high-performing unit.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to standardize processes and deliver consistent operational excellence.
• Supervise  security monitoring operations, leveraging tools such as Genetec for access control, video surveillance systems, AI analytics, and integrated platforms.
• Direct incident response protocols, including detection, triage, escalation, resolution, and clear, timely communication with executive stakeholders.
• Manage emergency notification processes using platforms like Envoy to ensure rapid and effective alerts.
• Partner collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Corporate Security, Workplace, IT, and HR, to align security strategies with organizational objectives.
• Generate detailed incident logs, performance metrics, and post-incident reviews, while proactively identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous improvement.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of Corporate Security experience, with at least 2+ years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• 9+ years of combined security experience across corporate security, law enforcement, or military service.
• Documented military service or equivalent operational leadership experience 
• Proficiency in Genetec Access Control and Video Management Systems.
• Familiarity with Envoy, Jira, Slack, and Google Workspace.
• Experience with AI analytics Software
• Strong incident management and crisis decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, capable of briefing executives clearly and concisely.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to building high-performing, customer-focused teams.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• CPP, PSP or equivalent certifications are a plus.
• 4+ years of leadership experience in military, law enforcement or emergency response.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting access control and video management systems.
• Experience in a safety function managing large sites, corporate, or manufacturing environments is desirable.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$110,000 - $170,000 base salary + equity 

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You will be responsible for leading day-to-day security threat management. You will help identify and manage potential incidents and work with partner teams on known or suspected security threats. You will support threat intelligence, threat hunting, intrusion detection, and incident response efforts that adhere to, and push forward, best practices. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Certifications like CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, Security+, CASP+, or similar preferred.
• Drive continual improvement in processes, procedures and automations to improve the quality and effectiveness of the team.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation performing security incident response
• Commandeering security incidents and updating stakeholders.
• Identify and develop new detection use cases and optimize existing detections.
• Collaborate on technical directions and solutions with other teams.
• Research and analyze patterns in security events across X’s global infrastructure.
• Identify, design, and lead threat hunting missions to quantify and reduce threats.
• Manage and support the log collection, security scanning, intrusion detection, and other security-related systems.
• Design and assist in the development of automation to reduce false positives and handle events automatically.
• Analyze the security posture of systems via testing and vulnerability impact analysis.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of relevant information security experience
• Self starter, can receive a task and execute with minimal supervision
• Strong Python scripting skills for implementing security automation
• Knowledge of networking and macOS, Windows or Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of cloud security fundamentals and practices (vendor agnostic).
• Experience managing and/or deploying security technology.
• Experience with building queries and dashboards for security monitoring.
• Knowledge of current threats and techniques and a desire to research and learn more.
• Experience with malware analysis, forensics or penetration testing.
• Problem solving skills or experience with troubleshooting.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Elastic / OpenSearch or similar platforms 
• Open Source security automation tooling

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$180,000 - $440,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You’ll build, automate, and operate the systems that power xAI’s global GTM organization. This is a hands-on, builder-first role, responsible for architecting the tech stack, implementing automation, and deploying AI agents that directly generate revenue. You’ll work with GTM, Product, and Engineering leadership to automate forecasting, CRM, and long-tail revenue capture. Over time, the role may expand with additional team capacity based on needs and performance; however, this is not in current plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own and scale the GTM tech stack (HubSpot, Clay, Gong, internal tools).
• Architect and automate workflows to remove manual GTM tasks.
• Build systems to support consumption-based forecasting models linked to product telemetry.
• Develop dashboards and reporting for leadership visibility.
• Partner cross-functionally to align data flows across Product, Sales, and RevOps.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to expand automation coverage.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Deep experience owning and automating CRMs at scale, Hubspot preferred
• Proven track record designing and deploying AI/LLM-powered agent workflows for revenue operations or sales.
• Experience with consumption-based revenue models and hyperscaler GTM environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• History of building and leading high performing teams.
• Strategic and hands-on — comfortable & experienced building AIdriven systems while operating as an executive partner.
• Analytical and data-driven, capable of building end-to-end automation pipelines.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Hybrid of architect and operator — owns both vision and execution.
• Obsessed with automation and eliminating manual work.
• Able to bridge technical depth with business context.
• Thrives in fast-changing, high-growth environments.
• Enjoys being measured on tangible revenue impact and scalability.
• Advanced degrees in computer science (or similar)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$200,000 - $400,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As an AI Tutor - Earth Science Specialist at xAI, you will be instrumental in enhancing our cutting-edge AI technologies by providing high-quality input and labels using specialized software. You will collaborate closely with our technical team to support the training of new AI tasks, contributing to innovative initiatives. Your responsibilities include refining annotation tools and selecting complex problems from advanced Earth Science fields to drive significant improvements in model performance. This involves gathering or providing data in text, voice, and video formats, including annotations, audio recordings, or video sessions—tasks with which you must be comfortable and eager to engage.

This position demands a dynamic approach to learning and adapting in a fast-paced environment, where your ability to interpret and execute tasks based on evolving instructions is crucial. This role is a remote position. We prefer candidates available for full-time employment, but exceptional applicants seeking part-time opportunities will also be considered (please see the bottom of this job description for more details).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use proprietary software applications to provide input/labels on defined projects.
• Support and ensure the delivery of high-quality curated data.
• Play a pivotal role in supporting and contributing to the training of new tasks, working closely with the technical staff to ensure the successful development and implementation of cutting-edge initiatives/technologies.
• Interact with the technical staff to help improve the design of efficient annotation tools.
• Solve problems that help drive innovation in Earth Science disciplines by guiding AI models to enhance research in specialized areas, improving outcomes in scientific discovery and application.
• Choose problems from various fields across Earth Science disciplines that align with your specialization, where you can confidently provide detailed solutions and evaluate model responses.
• Regularly interpret, analyze, and execute tasks based on given instructions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s or PhD in earth science, geophysics, oceanography, atmospheric science, or a highly related field.
• Expertise and specialization in an Earth Science subdomain, including but not limited to oceanography, geophysics, geochemistry, atmospheric science, geology, seismology.
• Proficiency in reading and writing, both in informal and professional English.
• Strong ability to navigate various information resources, databases, and online resources is essential.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational capabilities.
• Solid reading comprehension skills combined with the capacity to exercise autonomous judgment even when presented with limited data/material.
• Strong passion for and commitment to technological advancements and innovation.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced expertise in earth science, as demonstrated by multiple publications, preferably with one or more first-author papers, in reputable peer-reviewed journals
• Previous AI Tutoring experience.
• Teaching experience (as a professor, teacher, or tutor).
• Experience in technical writing, journalism, or a professional writing setting.

LOCATION AND OTHER EXPECTATIONS:

• This position is based in Palo Alto, CA, or fully remote.
• The Palo Alto option is an in-office role requiring 5 days per week; remote positions require strong self-motivation.
• If you are based in the US, please note we are unable to hire in the states of Wyoming and Illinois at this time.
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
• Team members are expected to work from 9:00am - 5:30pm PST for the first two weeks of training and 9:00am - 5:30pm in their own timezone thereafter.
• For those who will be working from a personal device, please note your computer must be a Chromebook, Mac with MacOS 11.0 or later, or Windows 10 or later.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

US based candidates: $45/hour - $75/hour depending on factors including relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and qualifications. International candidates: Information will be provided to you during the recruitment process.

About the Role

Come join X Payments as Legal Director, Payments! This is a once in a career opportunity to work at an exciting, fast-paced company as we build payments functionality into the app of everything. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Attorney to manage regulatory, product and commercial aspects of launching new payments services globally. The ideal candidate will have experience navigating the complex regulatory landscapes both domestically and internationally as well as drafting and negotiating payments-related agreements with banks, payments processors and other payments ecosystem participants.

This role will require significant cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, policy, operations, and business teams, as well as other legal subject-matter experts, as you help shape the future of payments products to be used by billions of users worldwide. This is an opportunity to work on novel issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment as we build and scale for our global community.

Responsibilities

• Become a deep subject matter expert in the products you cover, building close connections with your product team through effective communication and collaboration
• Serve as the first point of contact for your product team’s legal questions, and for the broader legal team’s questions about your product
• Review new and changed products, features, platforms and initiatives to provide practical legal risk mitigation strategies across multiple jurisdictions
• Provide and coordinate legal advice across complex and multifaceted legal issues applicable to the product you are supporting, including compliance with newly developing regulatory and legal obligations
• Enable product teams to move quickly by proactively identifying and helping to resolve areas of potential legal risk
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements for third party partnerships in support of features and functionality of your product
• Coordinate with public policy, communications, product management, engineering, product marketing, trust and safety, and other cross-functional teams on external communications, policy development, and product development and launches
• Provision of legal advice on legislative and regulatory Federal and State matters relating to payments functionality across the USA, partnering with Product Counsel, Government Affairs, Litigation, Compliance, Privacy and other team
• Collaborating with legal and policy colleagues to ‘join the dots’ between requirements impacting the X platform (content compliance, privacy compliance) and ensuring the compliant design and deployment of new payments functionality
• Supporting and collaborating with X’s Chief Compliance Officer for X Money and advising on appropriate systems, controls and policies as expected by financial services regulators
• Advising on the adequacy of the X Money risk management framework and lifecycle
• Directly contribute to and help coordinate responses to external inquiries and administrative procedures related to legal and regulatory matters, including collaborating effectively with outside counsel
• Support with regulatory engagements and examination, in particular with State and Federal regulators, including helping to prepare materials
• Keeping abreast of global payments regulation and overseeing the operational process to secure appropriate licenses in other jurisdictions

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in at least one state in the USA.
• 8+ years of experience practicing law with a focus on payments, preferably in the financial services or fintech industry.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing payment services, including but not limited to, BSA/AML, Dodd-Frank, UCC, and consumer protection laws.
• Experience working with payment networks, banks, processors, and regulatory agencies such as the CFPB, OCC, and FinCEN.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to excellence in legal and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising clients on risk mitigation across technology product platforms
• Proven experience to distil complicated technical concepts for legal colleagues and to distil complicated legal concepts for technical colleagues
• Experience working on multiple projects at once
• Proven problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills

Annual Salary Range

$225,000 - $285,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Scale synthetic coding data to trillions of tokens with large-scale docker verification.
• Distill the intelligence of flagship models into flash models through synthetic data generation.
• Optimize mid-training data mixtures to boost the ceiling for RL.
• Engineer long-context data recipes.
• Develop robust and diverse evaluation for mid-training checkpoints.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Expertise in ML and large model scaling, with familiarity across all kinds of scaling laws.
• Strong ability to design ML experiments.
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art techniques for curating AI training data for text, image, audio, and video modalities.
• Strong engineering abilities in Spark, Ray, and other frameworks for large-scale data processing.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$180,000 - $440,000 USD

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.