Software Engineer - Kernels C++/CUDA

🏢 Summary: High-impact compute infrastructure role focused on building and optimizing massive GPU supercomputers for AI training and inference. The position involves low-level systems programming, GPU kernel optimization, Linux kernel internals, orchestration, and distributed infrastructure to improve scalability, reliability, and performance of AI workloads. 🗂️ Requirements: Deep systems programming experience in C/C++ or Rust, Experience with large-scale GPU clusters or distributed compute infrastructure, Hands-on GPU kernel optimization using CUTLASS, custom kernels, or Nsight, Knowledge of Linux kernel internals, scheduling, virtualization, or orchestration, Experience building high-performance AI training or inference infrastructure, Ability to optimize memory-bound and compute-bound workloads, Experience operating exabyte-scale storage systems 📃 Skills: CUDA, CUTLASS, Tensor, Nsight, Linux, KVM, Firecracker, Kubernetes, C++, Rust 🏢 Description: ABOUT xAI xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates. ABOUT THE ROLE: We are building one of the world's largest AI supercomputers from the ground up. As part of the Compute Infrastructure team, you will own both the raw GPU supercomputer and the platform layer that runs on top of it. You will work across the full stack — from low-level GPU kernel optimizations and Linux kernel internals to massive-scale orchestration and virtualization — to make training and inference as fast, reliable, and scalable as possible. This is a broad, high-impact role that combines hardcore supercompute and compute infrastructure work. Your contributions will directly accelerate training speed and overall AI progress. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Design, build, and optimize massive GPU clusters for extreme-scale training and inference workloads - Develop and tune low-level CUDA kernels (GeMM, Attention, etc.), using CUTLASS, Tensor Cores, and Nsight for maximum performance - Work on Linux kernel internals, scheduling, memory management, and resource isolation at cluster scale - Build custom container orchestration, virtualization layers (KVM, Firecracker, etc.), and distributed systems that go beyond standard Kubernetes - Profile, debug, and eliminate bottlenecks across GPU memory hierarchy, networking fabric, filesystems, and multi-GPU operations - Create and maintain infrastructure-as-code, automation, and tools that keep the entire supercomputer reliable and efficient - Collaborate closely with AI research teams to deliver production-grade performance and scalability PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: - Deep low-level systems programming (C/C++ or Rust) - Experience building and operating high performance exabyte scale storage systems - Strong experience with large-scale GPU clusters or distributed compute infrastructure at production scale - Hands-on work with GPU kernel optimization (CUTLASS, custom kernels, Nsight profiling) - Experience with Linux kernel internals, scheduling, virtualization, or large-scale orchestration - Track record of building or running high-performance infrastructure for AI workloads (training or inference platforms) - Ability to reason from first principles and optimize for both memory-bound and compute-bound scenarios COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: - $180,000 - $440,000 USD - Equity package - Medical, vision, and dental coverage - 401(k) retirement plan - Short and long-term disability insurance - Life insurance - Additional discounts and perks xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view the Recruitment Privacy Notice.

🏢 Summary: Opportunity to build and scale automation-first network software and services supporting large-scale GPU supercomputing fabrics for AI training and inference. The role focuses on developing tools for network management, metrics collection, provisioning, monitoring, and auto-remediation while implementing Infrastructure as Code best practices. You will design highly scalable, reliable systems that orchestrate tens of thousands of network devices in production environments. 🗂️ Requirements: Deep experience working with network engineers and network topologies, Strong knowledge of physical and logical network architectures, Strong knowledge of network protocols, Proven experience designing scalable and reliable software systems, Experience building systems that orchestrate large-scale network devices, Ability to implement Infrastructure as Code best practices, Experience enhancing deployment pipelines, Ability to create and define meaningful metrics for prioritization, Strong communication skills 📃 Skills: Python, Go, TCP/IP, BGP, RDMA, IaC, Networking, Automation 🏢 Description: ABOUT xAI xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates. About the Role As part of the Network Software and Services for AI (nssAI) team, you will build cutting-edge software, services, and frameworks to empower Network Development Engineers. You will work hands-on across all facets of network management, including metric collection, configuration, zero-touch provisioning, monitoring, and auto-remediation, driving automation-first solutions for production and ancillary networks. The role involves developing extensible tools, streamlining complex processes, and ensuring high reliability to support AI training and inference workloads. Focus - Building software and tools with extensive metrics coverage for large-scale GPU supercomputing network fabrics used for AI training and serving inference queries. - Implementing Infrastructure as Code best practices, enhancing deployment pipelines, and ensuring robust and secure service delivery across production environments. Preferred Skills and Experience - Deep experience collaborating with network engineers using extensive knowledge of physical and logical network topologies and protocols. - Expert knowledge and proven history of designing scalable and reliable software from the ground up. - Experience building and orchestrating tens of thousands of network devices at high speed. - Ability to thrive in ambiguity and create metrics to help prioritize team focus. Tech Stack - Python - Go - TCP/IP - BGP - RDMA Annual Salary Range $150,000 - 250,000k Benefits Base salary is part of the total rewards package, which includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and additional discounts and perks. xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view the Recruitment Privacy Notice.

🏢 Summary: Engineering role focused on building and operating a highly scalable, low-latency API infrastructure that serves AI models globally. The position involves owning end-to-end distributed systems for high-throughput inference, including model serving, request routing, and observability. It requires deep expertise in Rust or C++ and strong experience with distributed systems and production-grade infrastructure. 🗂️ Requirements: Expert knowledge of Rust or C++, Experience designing and maintaining horizontally scalable distributed systems, Experience building reliable production infrastructure, Knowledge of service observability and reliability best practices, Experience operating PostgreSQL, Clickhouse, or MongoDB, Strong understanding of high-throughput, low-latency systems 📃 Skills: Rust, C++, Go, PostgreSQL, Clickhouse, MongoDB, gRPC, Docker, Kubernetes, TensorRT, vLLM, SGLang 🏢 Description: ABOUT THE ROLE: As an ideal candidate you have a good understanding of how highly scalable and reliable production infrastructure is built. Most of our backend infrastructure is written in Rust. Familiarity with a compiled language such as C++, Rust, or Go is highly beneficial. RESPONSIBILITIES: Build the xAI API that serves our models to developers worldwide Own the end-to-end system responsible for high-throughput inference, handling billions of tokens per minute with low latency and high availability, including model serving infrastructure, request routing, SDK development, rate limiting, observability, and efficient scaling BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Expert knowledge of either Rust or C++ Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining reliable and horizontally scalable distributed systems Knowledge of service observability and reliability best practices Experience in operating commonly used databases such as PostgreSQL, Clickhouse, and MongoDB PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Experience with LLM inference engines and serving frameworks (e.g., SGLang, TensorRT, vLLM) Experience designing or building with agent SDKs and agent orchestration frameworks Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications Expert knowledge of gRPC (unary, response streaming, bi-directional streaming, REST mapping) COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS $180,000 - $440,000 USD Base salary is just one part of the total rewards package, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks. xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view the Recruitment Privacy Notice.

🏢 Summary: Engineering role focused on building and owning a high-throughput, low-latency API and backend infrastructure for large-scale model inference. The position involves designing and operating reliable, horizontally scalable distributed systems that serve billions of tokens per minute. You will develop and maintain model serving, routing, SDKs, and observability within a production-grade environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Expert knowledge of Rust or C++, Experience building and maintaining horizontally scalable distributed systems, Experience designing reliable high-availability production infrastructure, Knowledge of observability and reliability best practices, Experience operating PostgreSQL, Clickhouse, or MongoDB 📃 Skills: Rust, C++, Go, PostgreSQL, Clickhouse, MongoDB, gRPC, Docker, Kubernetes, TensorRT, vLLM, SGLang, REST, SDK 🏢 Description: About xAI xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.ABOUT THE ROLE: As an ideal candidate you have a good understanding of how highly scalable and reliable production infrastructure is built. Most of our backend infrastructure is written in Rust. So familiarity with a compiled language such as C++, Rust, or Go is highly beneficial. RESPONSIBILITIES: Build the xAI API that serves our models to developers worldwide Own the end-to-end system responsible for high-throughput inference, handling billions of tokens per minute with low latency and high availability, including model serving infrastructure, request routing, SDK development, rate limiting, observability, and efficient scaling BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Expert knowledge of either Rust or C++ Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining reliable and horizontally scalable distributed systems Knowledge of service observability and reliability best practices Experience in operating commonly used databases such as PostgreSQL, Clickhouse, and MongoDB PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Experience with LLM inference engines and serving frameworks (e.g., SGLang, TensorRT, vLLM) Experience designing or building with agent SDKs and agent orchestration frameworks Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications Expert knowledge of gRPC (unary, response streaming, bi-directional streaming, REST mapping) COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS $180,000 - $440,000 USD Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

🏢 Summary: This role involves working on the most critical product or technical challenges, contributing directly to the development of truth-seeking AI systems. The position is hands-on and impact-driven, with clear project ownership defined before the offer stage. It offers a highly competitive compensation package including equity and comprehensive benefits. 🗂️ Requirements: Strong belief in truth-seeking AI as a critical problem, Exceptional software engineering skills, Ability to thrive in meritocratic environments, High work ethic and strong prioritization skills, Strong communication skills, Ability to contribute hands-on to critical technical challenges 📃 Skills: Software, Engineering, AI 🏢 Description: ABOUT THE ROLE: You will work on the most critical product or technical challenge at any given time. You will get clarity on your first project before an offer. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: You believe truth-seeking AI is the most important and challenging problem. You take pride in your work and thrive in meritocratic environments. You are an exceptional software engineer. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: $180,000 - $440,000 USD Base salary is just one part of the total rewards package, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks. xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view the Recruitment Privacy Notice.

🏢 Summary: This role involves working on the most critical product or technical challenges within a cutting-edge AI organization focused on building truth-seeking AI systems. The position requires direct, hands-on contribution to high-impact engineering problems in a fast-paced, meritocratic environment. Candidates will tackle core technical initiatives aligned with advancing AI capabilities. 🗂️ Requirements: Exceptional software engineering skills, Proven ability to solve complex technical problems, Hands-on experience in building and delivering software systems, Ability to work on high-priority product or technical challenges, Strong technical communication skills 📃 Skills: Software, Engineering, AI, Programming, Systems 🏢 Description: About xAI xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.ABOUT THE ROLE: You will work on the most critical product or technical challenge at any given time. You will get clarity on your first project before an offer. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: You believe truth-seeking AI is the most important and challenging problem. You take pride in your work and thrive in meritocratic environments. You are an exceptional software engineer. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: $180,000 - $440,000 USD Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks. xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

🏢 Summary: Opportunity for an exceptional software engineer to tackle the most critical product or technical challenges within a high-impact AI environment. The role involves hands-on contribution to core systems and direct influence on cutting-edge AI development. 🗂️ Requirements: Exceptional software engineering ability, Proven experience building and delivering complex software systems, Ability to work on high-priority technical challenges, Hands-on development experience in production environments, Strong technical communication skills 📃 Skills: Programming, Algorithms, DataStructures, Systems, AI, Testing, Debugging 🏢 Description: About xAI xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.ABOUT THE ROLE: You will work on the most critical product or technical challenge at any given time. You will get clarity on your first project before an offer. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: You believe truth-seeking AI is the most important and challenging problem. You take pride in your work and thrive in meritocratic environments. You are an exceptional software engineer. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: $180,000 - $440,000 USD Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks. xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

🏢 Summary: Cybersecurity / SRE role focused on securing and maintaining the reliability of a large-scale fintech platform operating in hybrid cloud environments. The position emphasizes Kubernetes and container security, SIEM management, CI/CD protection, and automation using Python and infrastructure-as-code tools. Candidates will work on mission-critical distributed systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and resilient security operations at scale. 🗂️ Requirements: Experience securing hybrid AWS/on-premises environments, Strong proficiency in Python, Strong proficiency in Terraform, Strong proficiency in Puppet, Deep expertise in Kubernetes, Experience with container security, Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions, Experience with Prometheus, Experience with Grafana, Experience with CloudWatch, Experience with Karma, Experience managing and integrating Wazuh, Experience with security scanning tools (Semgrep, Trivy, Falco), Experience with IAM and security posture management, Ability to comply with PCI and NIST CSF standards, Located in SF Bay Area or willing to relocate 📃 Skills: AWS, IAM, Python, Terraform, Puppet, Kubernetes, Docker, GitHub, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Karma, Wazuh, Semgrep, Trivy, Falco, PCI, NIST, CI/CD 🏢 Description: ABOUT xAI xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates. ABOUT THE ROLE: The Cybersecurity / SRE team is focused on ensuring the security and reliability of X Money. This role will primarily focus on the X Money platform but will also cross over with the X Social platform. The ideal candidate will have experience in the banking, money transmission, and P2P payments industry. We emphasize working with large distributed systems and security platforms at scale, with an automation-first mindset. You'll be responsible for securing and maintaining the reliability of X Money's infrastructure. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures, improve system resilience, and implement best practices. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Build and secure mission-critical applications in a hybrid cloud environment. - Manage identities and roles effectively. - Monitor and remediate infrastructure to comply with regulations and best practices (e.g., PCI, NIST CSF). - Maintain a SIEM and all data pipelines needed for reliable alerting. - Design and implement secure container standards and automation to enable frictionless developer workflows. - Maintain Kubernetes security aligned with current best practices. - Build, deploy, and maintain security operations infrastructure using Python, Terraform, and Puppet. - Secure and enhance CI/CD pipelines. - Integrate and maintain code scanning platforms. - Develop dashboards and alerts from security metrics. - Own security projects: identify issues and implement solutions. - Apply critical analysis and problem-solving skills. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Proven experience securing hybrid AWS/on-premises environments, including IAM and overall security posture. - Strong proficiency in Python, Terraform, and Puppet. - Certifications like CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, Security+, CASP+, or similar preferred. - Deep expertise in Kubernetes and container security. - Hands-on expertise building GitHub Actions and workflows. - Extensive experience with Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, and Karma. - Well versed in management and integrations of Wazuh. - Hands-on experience with security scanning tools (Semgrep, Trivy, Falco). - Proactive mindset with strong ownership and problem-solving skills. - Excellent critical thinking and analytical abilities. - Located in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: $180,000 - $440,000 USD Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks. xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

🏢 Summary: Fullstack/Web Engineer role focused on building and optimizing high-performance, real-time user-facing features for a large-scale social platform. The position emphasizes frontend excellence while contributing across the stack, including scalable backend systems and real-time analytics. You will own features end-to-end, driving architecture, performance, and reliability for globally deployed products. 🗂️ Requirements: 2+ years web development experience, Expertise in TypeScript, Expertise in Node.js, Expertise in React or modern web frameworks, Expertise in CSS/SASS, Experience with UI/UX design, Experience optimizing performance and security, Experience building scalable, high-concurrency systems, Backend development experience, Proficiency in Rust, Go, Java, Python, or Scala 📃 Skills: TypeScript, Node.js, React, CSS, SASS, Rust, Go, Java, Python, Scala, HTML, WebSockets, REST, GraphQL, SQL, NoSQL, Testing, CI/CD, Monitoring, Security 🏢 Description: About xAI xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.About the Role: We're looking for exceptional Fullstack / Web Engineers that can work across the stack but have a passion for frontend development and a keen eye for design. You'll architect and optimize user-facing features that power real-time conversations for millions worldwide. Dive into cutting-edge technologies and scalable backend systems, collaborating with top-tier talent to push the boundaries of web performance and innovation. You have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you proactively tackle high-impact challenges that shape the future of social media—perfect for engineers passionate about crafting seamless, responsive experiences that drive global engagement and redefine digital interaction. Responsibilities: Own and drive features from inception and design to implementation and launch, being the web expert on your team. Build and maintain high-quality, performant products and features, leveraging the most modern and cutting edge web standards, technologies, frameworks, and AI tooling. Responsible for fullstack features, including user dashboards, personalized experiences, content delivery, interactive tools, assessments, and real-time analytics Lead architecture, scalability, and reliability decisions for high-concurrency, low-latency systems. Uphold engineering excellence via testing, monitoring, deployment, and secure data handling. Drive technical/product decisions with teams and deploy global features to maximize user value. Basic Qualifications: 2+ years of web development experience. Expert in TypeScript, Node.js, and modern web frameworks (e.g., React). Expert in modern CSS/SASS Experience in high-quality UI and UX design Proven track record of optimizing applications for performance, security, and offline functionality. Preferred Skills and Experience: 5+ years of experience in a web frontend role, working on a large scale consumer app. Experience with backend development, proficiency in one or more of the following: Rust, Go, Java, Python, Scala. Compensation and Benefits: $180,000 - $440,000 USD Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

🏢 Summary: Role focused on improving AI model training by curating high-quality code examples, evaluating and refining AI-generated code, and ensuring enterprise-grade performance and reliability. Involves hands-on software engineering to optimize scalability, efficiency, and quality standards across AI-driven coding solutions. Position can be remote with flexible engagement depending on project needs. 🗂️ Requirements: Professional experience building scalable high-performance applications, Deep expertise in at least one programming language, Strong proficiency with frameworks and libraries, Solid understanding of software design principles, Experience with performance optimization, Experience implementing security standards, Experience implementing accessibility standards, Strong debugging and profiling skills, Hands-on experience with testing frameworks, Experience with containerization technologies, Knowledge of backend systems and APIs, Knowledge of databases and authentication mechanisms 📃 Skills: Programming, Frameworks, Libraries, Scalability, Performance, Security, Accessibility, Debugging, Profiling, Testing, Docker, Containerization, APIs, Databases, Authentication, Analytics, Monitoring, Design 🏢 Description: About xAI xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.ABOUT THE ROLE: Contribute to AI model training initiatives by curating code examples, offering precise solutions, and providing meticulous corrections in specialized programming languages. Evaluate and refine AI-generated code, ensuring it adheres to industry standards for efficiency, scalability, and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance AI-driven coding solutions, ensuring they meet enterprise-level quality and performance benchmarks. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Professional software engineering experience building scalable, high-performance applications. Deep expertise in one or more programming languages. Strong proficiency in relevant frameworks and libraries. Solid understanding of software design principles, performance optimization, and best practices. Experience implementing quality standards, including accessibility, security, and reliability where applicable. Strong debugging and profiling skills using development tools and performance monitoring. Hands-on experience with testing frameworks and tools relevant to your domain. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate for this role is adaptable, possesses strong logical reasoning skills, is detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced work environment. Experience integrating analytics, monitoring, and security best practices relevant to your technical domain. Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker). Knowledge of complementary technologies (e.g., backend systems, APIs, databases, authentication) to enable effective cross-functional collaboration. LOCATION AND OTHER EXPECTATIONS: Tutor roles may be offered as full-time, part-time, or contractor positions, depending on role needs and candidate fit. For contractor positions, hours will vary widely based on project scope and contractor availability, with no fixed commitments required. On average most projects may involve at least 10 hours per week to achieve deliverables effectively though this is not a fixed commitment and depends on the scope of work. Contractors have full flexibility to set their own hours and determine the exact amount of time needed to complete deliverables. Tutor roles may be performed remotely from any location worldwide, subject to legal eligibility, time-zone compatibility, and role specific needs. For US based candidates, please note we are unable to hire in the states of Wyoming and Illinois at this time. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship. For those who will be working from a personal device, your computer must be a Chromebook, Mac with MacOS 11.0 or later, or Windows 10 or later. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: US based candidates: $60/hour - $100/hour depending on factors including relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and qualifications. International candidates: Information will be provided to you during the recruitment process. Benefits vary based on employment type, location and jurisdiction. Benefits for eligible U.S. based positions include health insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave. Specific details and role specific information will be provided to you during the interview process.xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.