AI Engineer & Researcher - Coding Agents at xAI

Palo Alto, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AI, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Strong engineering skills to iterate quickly on data processing and product features
Strong understanding of large language models and how to best leverage them for AI-assisted software development
Deep knowledge and “taste” in software developer tooling
Experience in developer tooling with an AI-first mindset for the changing world (exceptional candidates)
Strong communication skills to concisely and accurately share knowledge with teammates
Hands-on approach, strong work ethic, prioritization skills, initiative, and ability to deliver excellence
Located near Palo Alto or open to relocation

Responsibilities

Build best-in-class Coding Agents focusing on an AI-first and AI-native Software Engineering stack
Work across the LLM stack (reasoning RL, product building, dataset generation, evals) to deliver the best product experience for users
Work closely with the research team to drive model development and feedback loops to optimize model behavior, user experience, and satisfaction

Skills

Coding Agents

LLM

Reasoning RL

Dataset Generation

Evals

Developer Tooling

Software Engineering

AI Agents

xAI

AI tools for research and information retrieval

About xAI

x.ai develops AI tools aimed at enhancing research and information retrieval. Their main product, Grok, is designed to answer a variety of questions, including unconventional ones that other AI systems might not handle. Grok provides real-time knowledge, making it a useful resource for researchers, academics, and professionals who need quick access to relevant information. Unlike competitors, Grok stands out for its ability to suggest questions and provide nuanced answers, catering to a diverse range of inquiries. The goal of x.ai is to empower users by streamlining their research processes and fostering innovation through reliable information access.

Burlingame, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2023Year Founded

$11,803.1MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Remote Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from Anthropic could challenge xAI's market position.

Legal battles involving Elon Musk may divert resources from xAI's operations.

Reliance on Nvidia GPUs poses risks if supply chain issues arise.

Differentiation

Grok answers unconventional questions, unlike many AI systems.

xAI's Grok provides real-time knowledge, enhancing research efficiency.

Grok's ability to generate striking images sets it apart in visual data processing.

Upsides

xAI secured $6 billion funding, boosting AI infrastructure and R&D.

Grok's iOS app launch expands user accessibility and engagement.

AI-driven research tools are increasingly integrated with cloud platforms, aiding xAI's growth.

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