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Early Stage Moonshot Engineer at X

X, the moonshot factory

Overview

X, the moonshot factory, is seeking an Early Stage Moonshot Engineer to join our team in Mountain View, CA. This role is perfect for someone passionate about using their skills in computer science and data analytics to tackle the world's most intractable problems with a 10x impact approach.

The Company

X is Alphabet’s moonshot factory. We are a diverse group of inventors and entrepreneurs who build and launch technologies aimed at improving the lives of millions, even billions, of people. Our goal is to achieve a 10x impact on the world’s most challenging issues, not just a 10% improvement. We approach projects with the aspiration and riskiness of research combined with the speed and ambition of a startup.

The Team

You will be part of an early stage team with a growing, interdisciplinary portfolio. Our team makes early contact with the real world through both internal and external partnerships to prove our path to the moon.

The Role

As an Early Stage Moonshot Engineer, you will:

  • Help projects run better experiments faster.
  • Co-found projects and provide technical leadership.
  • Execute experiments and provide advisory support.
  • Rapidly iterate through a set of prototypes to evaluate possible technology directions.
  • Work cross-functionally with experts at X and Google to apply, modify, and develop new algorithms and software tools as project demands.

What You Should Have

  • Experience as a fast learner and a code writing machine (preferably in multiple programming languages).
  • Experience with data analytics / ML modeling.
  • Solid software engineering skills.
  • BS/MS in Computer Science, or equivalent field.

It’d Be Great If You Also Had

  • Familiarity with data analytics / ML modeling.
  • Applied machine learning experiences with sequence/graph prediction and reinforcement learning.
  • Aptitude in TensorFlow.
  • Experience working in a startup environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary ($161,000 - $250,000) plus bonus and equity.
  • Comprehensive health insurance.
  • Generous paid vacation.
  • A unique opportunity to work at a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and innovative company.

This position is based in Mountain View, CA and requires on-site presence. If you are driven by making a significant impact and are excited about the possibility of joining a team of inventors and entrepreneurs, we encourage you to apply.

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