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xAI · 6 days ago

Software Engineer, X Chat

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$180K/yr - $440K/yr

xAI is dedicated to creating AI systems that enhance human understanding and knowledge. They are seeking an exceptional Software Engineer to join their X Chat team, focusing on developing secure mobile applications that deliver user impact through innovative features.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
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Growth Opportunities
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Craft delightful, secure mobile experiences for X Chat on iOS/Android
Obsess over performance and UI, ensuring seamless, encrypted interactions
Drive technical and product decisions, collaborating with designers and engineers
Deploy innovative, secure features globally, maximizing user impact

Qualification

SwiftKotlinRESTGraphQLObjective-CJavaXcodeAndroid StudioGradlePerformance optimizationConcurrencyMobile UI designE2EE integrationAPI integrationFeature ownershipUser empathyCommunication

Required

Expert in Swift, Objective-C, Kotlin, or Java, with deep knowledge of mobile architectures
Proficient in performance optimization for responsive, secure apps
Experienced in designing and shipping intuitive mobile UIs with E2EE integration
Skilled in concurrency (Coroutines, Flow) for real-time, encrypted messaging
Built high-throughput API integrations (REST, GraphQL) with backend systems
Capable of owning features end-to-end, from architecture to app store deployment, focusing on user value

Preferred

Deep expertise in iOS/Android ecosystems and tools (Xcode, Android Studio, Gradle)
Proven track record of shipping standout mobile apps with secure features

Benefits

Equity
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short & long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Various other discounts and perks

Company

xAI

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XAI is an artificial intelligence startup that develops AI solutions and tools to enhance reasoning and search capabilities.
dateFounded in 2023
location
Burlingame, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://x.ai

H1B Sponsorship

xAI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$42.73B
Key Investors
Neptune Digital AssetsSpaceXMorgan Stanley
2026-01-06Series E· $20B
2025-12-11Secondary Market· $0.3M
2025-07-13Corporate Round· $5.32B

Leadership Team

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Toby Pohlen
Founding Member
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Recent News

Indian Express
AI showdown: ChatGPT web traffic slips as Gemini’s share rises 3.3%
2026-01-09
IndiaTimes
Elon Musk's ChatGPT rival xAI raises $20 billion in funding; investors include Nvidia which has promised up to $100 billion to Sam Altman's OpenAI
2026-01-08
The Tech Portal
xAI says it has raised a staggering $20Bn in Series E fundraise
2026-01-08
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