xAI is an artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk in 2023 and is dedicated to accelerating human scientific discovery and deepening our understanding of the universe. The company has developed Grok, a conversational AI model with advanced reasoning capabilities, and PromptIDE, an integrated development environment for prompt engineering. xAI collaborates closely with X Corp to integrate its AI technologies into the X platform, aiming to make significant strides in AI research and application.
To join xAI as an AI coding tutor, candidates should have at least two years of industry experience in software development, with proficiency in languages such as Python, Rust, JavaScript, C/C++, Java, or Go. A strong command of English, both verbal and written, is essential. Applicants should be well-versed in software development practices and familiar with tools and systems like databases, SQL, Kubernetes, Spark, Kafka, gRPC, and AWS. A solid understanding of system fundamentals, including threading, multiprocessing, and concurrency, is required, along with proficiency in shell scripting using terminal tools like bash or zsh. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is necessary to meet team operational needs. Preferred qualifications include a high reputation on platforms like StackOverflow, contributions to open-source projects, and strong performance in programming competitions. The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, and thrives in dynamic environments. This position offers a pay range of $55 to $65 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, disability and life insurance, and eligibility for paid holidays.