AI Engineer and Researcher - xAI Ads at xAI

Palo Alto, California, United States

xAI Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, Advertising, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 3+ years of industry experience working on large-scale, high-throughput AI powered advertising products
  • Experience building exceptional advertising products and systems at massive scale across bidding, auction, marketplace, ranking, prediction, and product
  • Proficiency in tech stack: Python, Jax, Rust
  • Strong communication skills to concisely and accurately share knowledge with teammates
  • Hands-on contributor with strong work ethic, prioritization skills, initiative, and focus on engineering excellence

Responsibilities

  • Leverage the latest Grok models to power all stages of the advertising stack, including candidate selection, ranking, auction, campaign optimization, creative generation, and advertiser experience
  • Own and operate systems and products driving the majority of X’s revenue
  • Integrate Grok into all parts of the X Ads Platform to transform the advertising stack

Skills

Python
JAX
Rust
Machine Learning
Advertising Systems
Bidding
Auctions
Ranking
Prediction
Campaign Optimization

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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