Member of Technical Staff, Grokipedia - Synthetic Data & Epistemics at xAI

Palo Alto, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AI, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Strong engineering background with expertise in LLMs, agentic systems, and epistemics in AI (at least one from ideal experiences)
Experience in prompting engineering, synthetic data creation, and long-form text generation using models (at least one from ideal experiences)
Proficiency in building and optimizing inference pipelines for knowledge bases, including handling user feedback loops (at least one from ideal experiences)
Familiarity with techniques for ensuring factual accuracy in AI outputs, such as retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) or epistemic uncertainty modeling (at least one from ideal experiences)
Hands-on work with large-scale data processing and generation, focusing on quality, verifiability, and bias mitigation (at least one from ideal experiences)
Proficiency in tech stack: Python, Agent frameworks, Ray
Located near the Bay Area or open to relocation
Strong communication skills to concisely and accurately share knowledge
Strong work ethic and prioritization skills

Responsibilities

Lead development and improvement of article generation pipelines, focusing on epistemics for truthfulness and reliability
Create LLM agents for long-form content creation, synthetic data generation for training and evaluation, advanced prompting techniques, and inference systems incorporating user feedback
Develop article rewrite pipelines using LLM agents to produce accurate, long-form content while prioritizing epistemic integrity
Develop prompting strategies and synthetic data generation methods to improve model performance in knowledge-intensive tasks
Incorporate user edit suggestions into inference pipelines to iteratively refine articles for factual accuracy and completeness
Build systems to automatically update articles with new information, ensuring ongoing truthfulness and reducing hallucinations through rigorous verification mechanisms
Experiment with epistemics-focused techniques, such as chain-of-thought reasoning, self-critique, and multi-agent debates, to elevate the quality of generated content
Collaborate on scalable infrastructure for real-time article maintenance and generation at production scale

Skills

Python

LLM

Agent frameworks

Ray

Prompting

Synthetic data generation

Inference systems

Epistemics

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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