Frontend Engineer / Design Engineer - US Government at xAI

Palo Alto, California, United States

xAI Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI, GovernmentIndustries

Requirements

  • Demonstrated success working with government agencies, DoD, or federal contractors on AI, software, or design projects
  • Active U.S. security clearance (e.g., Top Secret, Top Secret SCI)
  • 6+ years of design experience, ideally in environments requiring high reliability or security
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with experience documenting design solutions for diverse stakeholders
  • Ability to translate business, product, or mission needs into design solutions, particularly for government or enterprise clients
  • Proven experience implementing AI or machine learning interfaces with APIs, back-end systems, and front-end prototypes
  • Strong understanding of secure design principles and user experience in regulated contexts
  • Robust design background, preferably in fields such as I (incomplete in JD)

Responsibilities

  • Distilling insights from user needs, model research, and government requirements into clear product directions, ensuring compliance with customer standards
  • Designing and prototyping interfaces for xAI products, future standalone products, and secure government or enterprise platforms, with an emphasis on usability in regulated settings
  • Specifying and evaluating model behavior, working closely with research efforts, while benchmarking designs for performance, security, and auditability
  • Enhancing user experiences through iterative design, prompt tuning, or interface refinements, with a focus on secure and scalable deployment
  • Analyzing user feedback, system outputs, or request logs to ensure reliability in mission-critical workflows
  • Building internal design tooling or prototypes to streamline workflows and automate repetitive tasks in secure environments
  • Refining xAI design guidelines or developer resources based on government or enterprise feedback, prioritizing usability for stakeholders in regulated contexts

Skills

Frontend Engineering
UI Design
UX Design
Prototyping
Prompt Tuning
Model Evaluation
Security
Compliance
Auditability
Iterative Design
User Research

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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