xAI · 2 months ago
Mission Manager - Government
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $350K/yrxAI is on a mission to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. The Mission Manager will collaborate with government customers to strategize and execute AI solutions, supporting proposals from design to rollout while addressing complex challenges in government missions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate directly with US and Allied Government customers to strategize and execute mission-critical AI solutions
Support new business proposals from requirements validation through solution design, prototyping, development, and rollout
Connect disparate data points into a clear map of customer challenges and align them with xAI products or collaborate with engineers to build new ones
Lead problem discovery and product scoping for key customers, often on-site
Meet customers on-site to deploy xAI models/products in their environments or integrate their software with xAI's cloud, alongside engineers
Identify pain points, scoping specs, and building LLM-powered software for government use cases
Optimize model performance via prompt tuning or fine-tuning for secure, scalable deployment, and work with SMEs at the customer to improve this process
Analyze logs, prompts, or outputs to ensure system reliability and effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Proven success collaborating with government agencies, DoD, or federal contractors on AI, software, or data initiatives
Active U.S. security clearance (e.g., Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or eligibility to obtain one
Expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable AI solutions that comply with rigorous standards
Ability to convert business, product, or mission needs into engineering solutions for government or enterprise clients
Strong engineering background in areas like Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science
Experience in Software Engineering or Machine Learning
Passion for solving complex, real-world problems—especially in government missions—delivering AI-driven impact
Low ego, prioritizing national security missions over personal credit
Skill in structuring vague problems and communicating them clearly to engineers and customers
Proficiency in programming/scripting (e.g., Python, SQL, TypeScript) for tool-building, data analysis, or debugging
Adaptability to evolving priorities in a fast-paced, mission-oriented startup
Strong communication to engage government stakeholders, users, and officers—clarifying requirements and driving project success
Preferred
Experience partnering with engineering teams to design, scope, and deploy complex AI solutions
Background working with National Security customers, ideally as a former end-user of similar AI/software systems
Skill in creating user manuals or onboarding materials for non-technical audiences
Proficiency handling large datasets, optimizing performance, and scaling for high-throughput, critical workloads
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Pulumi or Terraform, especially in secure/government environments
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
XAI is an artificial intelligence startup that develops AI solutions and tools to enhance reasoning and search capabilities.
Founded in 2023
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$42.73BKey Investors
Neptune Digital AssetsSpaceXMorgan Stanley
2026-01-06Series E· $20B
2025-12-11Secondary Market· $0.3M
2025-07-13Corporate Round· $5.32B
Leadership Team
Yuhuai Wu
Co-Founder
Toby Pohlen
Founding Member
Recent News
Business Insider
2026-01-21
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