xAI · 21 hours ago
Mission Manager - Government
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $350K/yrxAI is committed to developing AI systems that enhance humanity's understanding of the universe. The Mission Manager will work closely with US and Allied Government customers to strategize and implement mission-critical AI solutions, ensuring effective deployment and integration of xAI products.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Leading problem discovery and product scoping for key customers, often on-site
Meeting customers on-site to deploy xAI models/products in their environments or integrate their software with xAI's cloud, alongside engineers
Identifying pain points, scoping specs, and building LLM-powered software for government use cases
Optimizing model performance via prompt tuning or fine-tuning for secure, scalable deployment, and working with SMEs at the customer to improve this process
Analyzing 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
Greg Yang
Co-Founder
Yuhuai Wu
Co-Founder
Recent News
2026-01-25
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