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xAI · 6 days ago

Backend Engineer - Grok Imagine

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$180K/yr - $440K/yr

xAI is dedicated to creating AI systems that enhance human understanding and knowledge. As a Backend Engineer, you will design and implement scalable backend systems for Grok's AI-driven media experiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging features and optimizing data pipelines for performance and reliability.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
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Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable backend systems to support Grok's AI-driven media experiences, ensuring high performance and reliability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend engineers and AI researchers, to deliver captivating, media-rich features
Build and optimize large-scale data pipelines to process and analyze multi-modal data, fueling continuous improvement of Grok's media capabilities
Architect robust infrastructure to handle real-time media interactions, enabling seamless user experiences at a global scale
Own end-to-end development of backend solutions, from system design to deployment and monitoring, delivering production-ready code with precision

Qualification

PythonRustBackend systems designLarge-scale data infrastructureUser-focused product designProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Proficient in Python or Rust, with a knack for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code
Experienced in building backend systems for consumer-facing products, with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability
Skilled in designing and managing large-scale data infrastructure to support AI-driven applications, particularly in media or multi-modal contexts
Proven ability to deliver production-ready solutions to millions of users, ensuring robustness and seamless performance

Preferred

A driven problem-solver who thrives on turning innovative ideas into scalable, high-impact solutions
Passionate about AI and media technologies, with a commitment to creating user-focused products that inspire and engage

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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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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