AI Engineer & Researcher - HCI / Model Designer at xAI

Palo Alto, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Artificial Intelligence, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Proven track record in human-computer interaction (HCI), user experience (UX) design, or related fields, with a portfolio demonstrating high-taste designs for complex systems—ideally in AI or tech products
Hands-on experience building or fine-tuning AI models (e.g., LLMs, agents), combined with skills in software engineering (Python, frontend frameworks like React) to prototype and deploy interactive AI features
Experience conducting user studies, A/B experiments, or HCI research, with publications or projects in areas like AI explainability, information visualization, or conversational interfaces
Demonstrated ability to innovate on information display and agent transparency, such as designing tools for reasoning visualization or adaptive UIs, with a strong aesthetic sense for what "feels right" to users
3+ years in fast-paced environments, preferably at AI startups or tech companies, where you've balanced technical depth with user empathy to deliver impactful solutions
Located near Palo Alto, with expectation to work from the office 5 days a week (allowing work-from-home when required)

Responsibilities

Design and implement intuitive interfaces that improve how users query, receive, and iterate on responses from AI models, prioritizing seamless and engaging experiences
Develop strategies for structuring and presenting AI-generated content, ensuring clarity, hierarchy, and relevance to help users quickly grasp key insights without overwhelm
Create novel ways to visualize and convey the internal reasoning processes of AI agents, such as step-by-step thought traces or dynamic feedback loops, to build trust and understanding
Rapidly prototype new HCI features for AI interfaces, incorporating user feedback and A/B testing to refine how models deliver value in real-world scenarios
Work closely with AI researchers, engineers, and product teams to integrate HCI principles into model training and deployment, fostering innovations that align technical capabilities with human needs

Skills

HCI

AI Engineering

Model Design

User Interfaces

Information Architecture

Data Visualization

UX Design

Human-Computer Interaction

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