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x.ai · 4 months ago

Backend Engineer - Grok Imagine

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$180K/yr - $440K/yr

xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. As a Backend Engineer, you'll build and scale robust systems that power immersive, multi-modal media interactions, leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies to enhance user experiences.

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Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable backend systems to support Grok's AI-driven media experiences, ensuring high performance and reliability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend engineers and AI researchers, to deliver captivating, media-rich features
Build and optimize large-scale data pipelines to process and analyze multi-modal data, fueling continuous improvement of Grok's media capabilities
Architect robust infrastructure to handle real-time media interactions, enabling seamless user experiences at a global scale
Own end-to-end development of backend solutions, from system design to deployment and monitoring, delivering production-ready code with precision

Qualification

PythonRustBackend systems designLarge-scale data infrastructureProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Proficient in Python or Rust, with a knack for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code
Experienced in building backend systems for consumer-facing products, with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability
Skilled in designing and managing large-scale data infrastructure to support AI-driven applications, particularly in media or multi-modal contexts
Passionate about AI and media technologies, with a commitment to creating user-focused products that inspire and engage
Proven ability to deliver production-ready solutions to millions of users, ensuring robustness and seamless performance

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

x.ai

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x.ai is a tool that helps you and your team share ideal availability and schedule meetings.
dateFounded in 2014
location
Burlingame, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://evcrp.com

H1B Sponsorship

x.ai 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 (35)
2024 (9)
2023 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$44.29M
Key Investors
Pegasus Tech VenturesTwo Sigma VenturesFirstMark
2021-06-03Acquired
2017-08-14Series B· $10M
2016-04-07Series B· $23M

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