Backend Software Engineer, Monetization 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

AI, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

5+ years in backend or systems engineering, with experience in high-scale platforms
Expert in distributed systems: built and maintained systems with high concurrency, fault tolerance, and uptime
Builder mentality: thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments and excited by solving zero-to-one problems
Strong communicator: articulate complex technical ideas clearly, advocate for simple solutions, and avoid over-engineering
Revenue-minded: understand the importance of building systems that drive business outcomes and user satisfaction
Bonus: Experience with payments infrastructure, subscription platforms, or creator monetization systems
Bonus: Familiarity with growth engineering, user acquisition, or retention systems
Bonus: Prior work in fintech, social platforms, or startups
Bonus: Tech stack - Languages: Scala, Python, Golang; Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Apache

Responsibilities

Design and build robust subscriptions infrastructure, handling payments and SKU technology across devices and platforms for millions of daily users
Develop growth systems to acquire, activate, and retain users, maximizing lifetime value and revenue
Create innovative products for X’s users and businesses, driving subscription adoption and engagement
Build algorithms and systems to support creators, enabling them to monetize high-quality content effectively
Lead technical decisions on architecture, scalability, and reliability for high-concurrency, low-latency systems
Collaborate with product, infrastructure, and compliance teams to deliver end-to-end functionality
Uphold engineering excellence through rigorous testing, monitoring, and continuous deployment practices

Skills

Backend Engineering

Subscriptions Infrastructure

Payments Processing

SKU Technology

Scalable Systems

High-Performance Systems

Transaction Processing

User Growth

User Retention

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