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xAI · 5 months ago

Software Engineer - MacOS

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$180K/yr - $440K/yr

xAI is focused on creating AI systems that enhance human understanding of the universe. They are seeking talented engineers to develop high-performance Mac applications that provide intuitive user experiences, leveraging Swift-based development and macOS-native features.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
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Growth Opportunities
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize Swift-based Mac applications at scale
Build infrastructure for large-scale data pipelines, asset management, and UI prototyping
Develop and implement quantitative evaluations for application performance, usability, and reliability
Optimization and code refinement for real-time responsiveness
Develop and implement strategies for handling complex, long-running tasks in macOS environments
Maintain a deep focus on building a lovable user experience everywhere from prototyping to deployment

Qualification

SwiftAppKitMacOS APIsSwiftUIXcodeObjective-CCloud platformsRustHigh agencyProduct mindedCommunication skills

Required

Swift (required)
AppKit and macOS APIs (e.g., Core Data, Core Animation) (required)
SwiftUI (required)

Preferred

A proven track record of building SOTA Mac applications end to end alone or as part of small teams
Shipping high-performance desktop applications across a variety of devices and platforms
Track record of releases, publications, and/or open source projects related to SwiftUI, AppKit, and macOS
Strong systems and engineering skills in development frameworks like Swift, Rust, and adjacent

Benefits

Equity
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short & long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Various other discounts and perks

Company

xAI

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XAI is an artificial intelligence startup that develops AI solutions and tools to enhance reasoning and search capabilities.
dateFounded in 2023
location
Burlingame, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://x.ai

H1B Sponsorship

xAI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$42.73B
Key Investors
Neptune Digital AssetsSpaceXMorgan Stanley
2026-01-06Series E· $20B
2025-12-11Secondary Market· $0.3M
2025-07-13Corporate Round· $5.32B

Leadership Team

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Toby Pohlen
Founding Member
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Recent News

IndiaTimes
Elon Musk's ChatGPT rival xAI raises $20 billion in funding; investors include Nvidia which has promised up to $100 billion to Sam Altman's OpenAI
2026-01-08
The Tech Portal
xAI says it has raised a staggering $20Bn in Series E fundraise
2026-01-08
Business Insider
'This case is going to trial': Judge rejects Sam Altman's efforts to toss Elon Musk's OpenAI lawsuit
2026-01-08
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