Fullstack Engineer - Companions

Position Overview

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This role is for exceptional multimedia engineers and product thinkers who want to make Grok's realtime avatar products the best in the world. Work ethic, strong prioritization, and effective communication are essential. The role is based in Palo Alto; candidates should be located near the Bay Area or be open to relocation.

Key Responsibilities

• Make Grok's realtime avatar products fast, scalable, and reliable.
• Help push forward audio and gameplay research and deploy breakthrough innovations to millions of users.
• Obsess over every millisecond and byte, ensuring end-to-end quality and performance at scale across a rich suite of products and user platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Well-versed in low-latency systems and protocols like WebSocket and WebRTC.
• Expert in Python with proficiency in Rust.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in building high-performance media processing pipelines.
• Obsessed with media quality, performance, and product experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some iOS experience is preferable.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Annual Salary Range of $180,000 - $440,000 USD plus equity.
• Medical, Vision & Dental Coverage: Comprehensive coverage provided.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and access to various discounts and perks.

xAI is an equal opportunity employer.