xAI · 1 week ago
Product Engineer - Desktop Apps Lead
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$180K/yr - $440K/yr
2+ years expxAI is dedicated to creating AI systems that enhance humanity's understanding of the universe. The role involves leading the development of high-performance Electron-based desktop applications, optimizing them for cross-platform user experiences and integrating AI capabilities from the web into desktop environments.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Convert xAI’s core web platform into an Electron framework, optimizing for desktop performance and integrating native features like file system access, notifications, and hardware APIs
Build and maintain modular Electron architectures, including main process and renderer optimizations, to support AI-driven features
Collaborate with product and model training teams to prototype desktop-specific experiences that enhance user engagement
Test and debug across platforms to deliver polished, secure applications that meet xAI’s standards for reliability and user-centric design
Qualification
Required
2+ years of strong software development experience building and shipping Electron-based applications, with a focus on web-to-desktop migrations
Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and modern web frameworks (e.g., React)
Familiarity with Electron-specific tools such as Electron Forge or Electron Builder
Experience with cross-platform packaging, native modules (e.g., via node-gyp or Rust bindings), and debugging tools for desktop environments
Proven track record of optimizing applications for performance, security, and offline functionality
Preferred
Deep expertise in desktop application architecture and operating system integration
Experience with rapid prototyping and iteration, balancing technical constraints with user needs
Familiarity with system-level challenges, such as packaging, distribution, and performance tuning for resource-intensive AI workloads
A passion for creating clean, developer-friendly experiences and pushing AI-driven desktop innovation
Strong collaboration skills, with experience owning end-to-end development in a team setting
A proactive mindset with a touch of humor to thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven environment
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.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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
Toby Pohlen
Founding Member
Recent News
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