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AI Engineer & Researcher - Data / Crawling

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Join xAI as an AI Engineer & Researcher

xAI is on a mission to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. We are seeking a highly skilled AI Engineer & Researcher to join our team in Palo Alto, California.

About the Role

As an AI Engineer & Researcher at xAI, you will be part of a small, motivated team focused on engineering excellence. You will work on building petabyte-scale, high-throughput data processing systems and managing workloads across large cloud compute clusters. Your role will involve pre-processing datasets for AI training and contributing to the development of bespoke data processing libraries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage large-scale data processing systems.
  • Pre-process datasets for AI training.
  • Design and implement distributed systems in Rust.
  • Organize and manage data across multiple cloud platforms.
  • Stay updated with state-of-the-art techniques for AI training data preparation.

Ideal Candidate

  • Strong engineering skills with a passion for data and model improvement.
  • Experience with multiple data modalities beyond text.
  • Proven track record of building bespoke data processing libraries.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Tech Stack

  • Languages: Python, JAX, Rust
  • Frameworks: Spark

Interview Process

  1. Application Review: Your CV and statement of exceptional work will be reviewed by a technical team member.
  2. Phone Interview: A 15-minute interview to discuss your background and experience.
  3. Technical Interviews: Four interviews including a coding assessment, systems hands-on session, project deep-dive, and a meet and greet with the team.

Why xAI?

  • Work directly with a technical team without recruiters.
  • Contribute to a mission-driven company with a flat organizational structure.
  • Be part of a team that values initiative and excellence.

Location

This role is based in the Bay Area, specifically in Palo Alto, California. Candidates should be located near the Bay Area or open to relocation.

Salary

The annual salary range for this position is $180,000 to $440,000 USD.

Join us at xAI and be part of a team that is pushing the boundaries of AI technology to understand the universe.

Benefits
Extracted with AI

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technology
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Direct contribution to company mission
  • Flat organizational structure

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