Machine Learning Engineer, Safety at xAI

Palo Alto, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in machine learning engineering or related roles
  • Proven expertise in managing the full ML lifecycle, from data preparation to model serving
  • Familiarity with modern data pipelines and ML infrastructure ecosystems
  • A passion for 0-to-1 environments, with a track record of trailblazing novel ML solutions
  • Prior experience in Trust and Safety or applying ML to content moderation challenges (preferred)
  • Experience leveraging large language models (LLMs) for real-world applications, such as natural language understanding or anomaly detection (preferred)
  • Fluency in Python, with proficiency in ML libraries like TensorFlow or PyTorch (preferred)
  • Background in designing and managing scalable systems for large datasets (preferred)
  • A passion for xAI’s mission to advance human scientific discovery and foster open, authentic interactions (preferred)
  • A proactive mindset with a touch of humor to thrive in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end machine learning lifecycle for safety systems, including data gathering, cleaning, model training, evaluation, and serving at scale
  • Develop and deploy ML models to detect and remediate violative content in areas such as abuse, spam, and child safety
  • Integrate models into production systems for real-time inference and high-throughput processing to support platform integrity
  • Apply creative problem-solving to design novel ML solutions for uncharted safety challenges
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to enhance xAI’s safety ecosystem
  • Lead technical initiatives in ML-driven areas like fraud detection or content moderation

Skills

Machine Learning
Model Training
Model Evaluation
Model Deployment
Data Cleaning
Real-time Inference
Production Serving
Data Gathering

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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