manager software engineering Backend Engineer ic
$180,000 – $440,000
USD per year

About this role

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

Role
Backend Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
manager
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Department
Engineering

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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:

As the Engineering Lead for Consumer Subscriptions (X Premium & SuperGrok), you will own the entire billing and monetization infrastructure powering one of X's fastest-growing revenue organizations. You will build and lead the dedicated engineering team responsible for subscriptions, promotions, global payments, and personalized user experiences at massive scale. This high-impact leadership role offers the opportunity to directly drive significant revenue growth while architecting systems that serve hundreds of millions of users worldwide and shape the future of premium AI and social products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Own the complete billing infrastructure for consumer subscriptions end-to-end, ensuring world-class reliability, security, and scalability.
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