staff software engineering Staff Engineer tech_leadership
$180,000 – $440,000
USD per year

About this role

xAI is hiring a staff-level Staff Engineer in the software engineering function based in Palo Alto, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Rust, Backend Development, iOS. Compensation is listed at $180,000–$440,000 per year.

Role
Staff Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
staff
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Department
Product

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Job description

from xAI careers

ABOUT xAI

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 organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Grok Voice Product team builds seamless, world-class voice experiences for Grok across every platform and product surface. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and shipping voice features across all surfaces. You will have the opportunity to collaborate across iOS, Android, and all product groups.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Own backend engineering for scalable, low-latency voice infrastructure and model integrations.
  • Collaborate directly with Grok Voice model, media, and product teams to deliver end-to-end experiences.
  • Drive performance, reliability, and quality of voice interactions at global scale.
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