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xAI · 15 hours ago

Backend Engineer - Grok Chat

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

xAI is on a mission to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. As a Backend Engineer on the Grok Chat team, you'll design and implement scalable systems to drive AI innovation and create seamless user interactions. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance backend infrastructure and optimizing data pipelines for continuous improvement.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
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Responsibilities

Innovate on frameworks for large-scale experimentation, enabling rapid iteration to keep Grok at the forefront of AI advancements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams of top engineers to deliver AI-driven features that engage and empower users
Architect and develop high-performance, personalized chat systems powered by Grok, ensuring reliability and scalability for global users
Build and optimize large-scale data pipelines to fuel Grok's continuous improvement using real-time signals and massive datasets
Own end-to-end projects, from ideation and design to deployment and monitoring, delivering production-ready solutions with efficiency and excellence

Qualification

PythonRustLarge-scale data infrastructureExperimentation frameworksCommunication skills

Required

Proficient in Python or Rust, with a talent for crafting clean, maintainable, and scalable code
Experienced in developing experimentation frameworks for consumer products operating at massive scale
Skilled in designing and maintaining robust, large-scale data infrastructure systems that support cutting-edge AI technologies
Proven track record of shipping consumer-facing products to millions of users, with a focus on performance and reliability
Deeply passionate about AI and dedicated to creating indispensable products that users love and rely on
Strong communication skills to concisely and accurately share knowledge with teammates
Strong work ethic and prioritization skills
A proactive self-starter who excels at transforming bold ideas into high-impact realities through focused execution

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
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://x.ai

H1B Sponsorship

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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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