Product Counsel

🏢 Summary: In-office Product Counsel role supporting AI product and engineering teams with legal guidance on AI, privacy, content regulation, advertising, and consumer protection. The position involves cross-functional collaboration to support product development, international expansion, and scalable legal processes in a fast-paced environment. Offers competitive compensation, equity, and comprehensive benefits. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of legal experience in AI, privacy, consumer protection, or content regulation, JD degree, Bar admission or equivalent in good standing, Strong written and verbal communication skills, Ability to work full-time in office, Knowledge of U.S. and international laws related to AI, privacy, intellectual property, consumer protection, and advertising, Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams 📃 Skills: AI, Privacy, Copyright, Advertising, Compliance, Regulation, ConsumerProtection, DataProtection, Legal, Policy 🏢 Description: SpaceXAI'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 Product Counsel are key advisors to xAI's product and engineering teams, and work cross-functionally across xAI. We are passionate about the law and growing our business in a way that gives everyone the power to create and share ideas and information instantly, without barriers. Product Counsel must have a deep understanding of xAI's products and business, and an ability to counsel clients with clear, practical advice in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for people who are collaborative, self-motivated, curious, creative, and clear communicators (both written and verbal). A successful candidate will have expertise in the legal areas we face on a daily basis - such as AI, privacy and data protection, content regulation, copyright, advertising, and consumer protection - and a willingness and ability to continue to learn and stay abreast of changing laws. This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require being in-office full time. Responsibilities - Provide legal advice to xAI's product group and engineering teams focusing on AI, personalization, interests, creators, ads, and international expansion. - Work alongside engineering teams as they build new and innovative products for xAI. - Partner with leaders on the Legal and Public Policy teams with an understanding of how products evolve under global laws. - Help build scalable and effective processes for providing legal input on strategic product initiatives. - Work collaboratively across Legal, Engineering, Safety, Policy, and Business Development. - Stay up-to-date on relevant U.S. and international laws and regulations related to AI, privacy, intellectual property, content regulation, consumer protection, and advertising. Required Qualifications - 5+ years of legal experience covering AI, privacy, consumer protection, or content regulation law. - Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly. - JD degree and bar admission or equivalent in good standing. Preferred Qualifications - Regulatory and in-house experience preferred. - Solution-oriented mindset with customer service focus. - Ability to integrate into cross-functional teams collaboratively. - Experience advising consumer platforms in the social media sector on personalization and data protection. Annual Salary Range $230,000 - $275,000 USD Benefits Base salary is one part of the total rewards package, which includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan access, disability insurance, life insurance, and additional discounts and perks. ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must meet U.S. work authorization or eligibility requirements under ITAR regulations. SpaceXAI 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: Full-time on-site Commercial Counsel role focused on negotiating enterprise AI product agreements, technology transactions, and strategic commercial contracts in a fast-paced environment. The position involves partnering with legal, product, sales, and finance teams to manage risk, support revenue generation, and streamline commercial legal operations. The role is based in Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Austin, or New York and includes competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits. 🗂️ Requirements: 6+ years of legal experience, JD degree, License or qualification to practice law in California or New York, Experience drafting and negotiating technology agreements, Understanding of commercial and revenue-generation processes, Strong problem-solving and risk assessment skills, Ability to work on-site 5 days per week, Eligibility to comply with ITAR requirements 📃 Skills: Contracts, Negotiation, Legal, Compliance, IP, Transactions, Sales, Finance, Technology, ITAR 🏢 Description: SpaceXAI'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 a Commercial Counsel at xAI, you'll drive our commercial contracting efforts by negotiating high-value enterprise agreements and commercial contracts — primarily enterprise customer agreements for AI products and services but also for strategic partnerships, hyperscaler agreements, other technology deals, vendor agreements, and more. Working closely with Sales, Business Development, and Product teams, you'll tackle complex agreements, analyze and mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and streamline processes in a fast-paced environment. Expect to dive into strategic negotiations, balance legal and business priorities, and support xAI's mission to advance AI-driven human scientific discovery. This role is full-time on-site and based in Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Austin, or New York. Responsibilities - Expertly draft, review, and negotiate complex technology agreements. - Collaborate closely with technical, product, sales, finance, and legal team members to establish commercial legal strategies that align with business objectives. - Design legal structures and operations that make it seamless to sell xAI's products while appropriately mitigating risks. - Support a wide range of legal department needs. Required Qualifications - 6+ years of legal experience, ideally through a combination of experience at innovative technology companies and top-tier law firms. - In-house experience as commercial counsel preferred. - Intellectual property and technology transactions experience is a strong plus. - Strong understanding of customer product use cases. - Practical, commercial-driven approach to legal issues and revenue generation. - Strong ownership, curiosity, problem-solving, and judgment in complex situations. - JD and license or qualification to practice law in California or New York. - Commitment to being in-office 5 days/week. Annual Salary Range $200,000 - $230,000 USD Benefits 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. ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer.

🏢 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: SpaceXAI'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 at SpaceXAI, you'll build cutting-edge software, services, and frameworks to empower our Network Development Engineers. Working hands-on, you'll tackle all facets of network management—metric collection, configuration, zero-touch provisioning, monitoring, and auto-remediation—driving automation-first solutions for SpaceXAI's production and ancillary networks. Expect to develop extensible tools, streamline complex processes, and ensure rock-solid reliability to support SpaceXAI's mission of accelerating human scientific discovery through AI. RESPONSIBILITIES: Building software and tools with extensive metrics coverage for some of the world's largest GPU supercomputing network fabrics used for AI training and serving customer inference queries. Implement IaC best practices, enhancing deployment pipelines, and ensuring robust, secure service delivery across our production environments. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Deep experience collaborating with network engineers daily using extensive knowledge of network topologies, physical and logical, and network protocols. Expert knowledge and proven history with designing scalable and reliable software from the ground up that can build and orchestrate tens of thousands of network devices at lightning speeds. Ability to thrive in ambiguity, creating metrics that will help prioritize the focus of the team and your own. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: $150,000 - 250,000k Base Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXAI, 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.SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our 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: Full-time on-site Commercial Counsel role focused on negotiating enterprise AI-related commercial agreements, technology transactions, and strategic partnerships in a fast-paced environment. The position involves close collaboration with legal, product, sales, finance, and technical teams to manage legal risk and support commercial operations. The offer includes competitive compensation, equity, comprehensive healthcare, retirement benefits, and requires in-office presence in Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Austin, or New York. 🗂️ Requirements: 6+ years of legal experience, JD degree, License or qualification to practice law in California or New York, Experience drafting and negotiating technology agreements, Understanding of commercial and revenue-generation processes, Strong problem-solving and risk assessment skills, Ability to work on-site 5 days/week, Eligibility to comply with ITAR requirements 📃 Skills: Contracts, Negotiation, Legal, Compliance, IP, Technology, ITAR 🏢 Description: SpaceXAI'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 a Commercial Counsel, you'll drive commercial contracting efforts by negotiating high-value enterprise agreements and commercial contracts — primarily enterprise customer agreements for AI products and services, strategic partnerships, hyperscaler agreements, technology deals, and vendor agreements. Working closely with Sales, Business Development, and Product teams, you'll tackle complex agreements, analyze and mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and streamline processes in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities - Expertly draft, review, and negotiate complex technology agreements. - Collaborate closely with technical, product, sales, finance, and legal team members to establish commercial legal strategies aligned with business objectives. - Design legal structures and operations that support product sales while appropriately mitigating risks. - Support broader legal department needs across a variety of matters. Required Qualifications - 6+ years of legal experience, ideally combining innovative technology companies and top-tier law firms. - In-house experience as commercial counsel preferred. - Intellectual property and technology transactions experience preferred. - Understanding of customer product use cases and commercial legal strategy. - Strong ownership, curiosity, problem-solving ability, and sound judgment. - JD and license or qualification to practice law in California or New York. - Commitment to being in-office 5 days/week. Annual Salary Range $200,000 - $230,000 USD Benefits - Equity compensation. - Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage. - 401(k) retirement plan. - Short- and long-term disability insurance. - Life insurance. - Additional discounts and perks. ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer.

🏢 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.

🏢 Summary: Full-time on-site Commercial Counsel role focused on negotiating enterprise AI product agreements, technology transactions, and strategic commercial contracts in a fast-paced environment. The position involves partnering with sales, product, finance, and legal teams to manage legal risk, support revenue generation, and streamline commercial operations. Compensation includes salary, equity, healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, and other perks. 🗂️ Requirements: 6+ years of legal experience, JD degree, License or qualification to practice law in California or New York, Experience drafting and negotiating technology agreements, Commitment to working in-office 5 days/week, Eligibility to comply with U.S. ITAR regulations 📃 Skills: Legal, Contracts, Negotiation, Compliance, IP, Technology, Sales, Finance 🏢 Description: SpaceXAI'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 a Commercial Counsel at xAI, you'll drive our commercial contracting efforts by negotiating high-value enterprise agreements and commercial contracts — primarily enterprise customer agreements for AI products and services but also for strategic partnerships, hyperscaler agreements, other technology deals, vendor agreements, and more. Working closely with Sales, Business Development, and Product teams, you'll tackle complex agreements, analyze and mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and streamline processes in a fast-paced environment. Expect to dive into strategic negotiations, balance legal and business priorities, and support xAI's mission to advance AI-driven human scientific discovery. This role is full-time on-site and based in Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Austin, or New York. Responsibilities - Expertly draft, review, and negotiate complex technology agreements. - Collaborate closely with technical, product, sales, finance, and legal team members to establish commercial legal strategies that align with business objectives. - Design legal structures and operations that make it seamless to sell xAI's products while appropriately mitigating risks. - Support broader legal department needs across unfamiliar areas when required. Required Qualifications - 6+ years of legal experience, ideally combining innovative technology companies and top-tier law firms. - In-house experience as commercial counsel preferred. - Intellectual property and technology transactions experience strongly preferred. - Understanding of revenue-generation processes with a practical, commercial-driven legal approach. - Strong ownership mindset, curiosity about technology, problem-solving ability, and sound judgment in ambiguous situations. - Strong drive to execute and deliver results. - JD and license or qualification to practice law in California or New York. - Commitment to being in-office 5 days/week. Annual Salary Range $200,000 - $230,000 USD Benefits Base salary is 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 additional discounts and perks. ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view the Recruitment Privacy Notice.

🏢 Summary: Senior Data Scientist role focused on designing and optimizing AML and fraud detection models to strengthen financial crime compliance and transaction monitoring. The position involves building advanced analytics solutions, coverage assessment frameworks, and automated reporting to support BSA/AML, OFAC, and regulatory requirements. It is a cross-functional, high-impact role combining machine learning, compliance expertise, and scalable data solutions. 🗂️ Requirements: 7+ years data science experience in financial services, 4+ years experience in fraud and financial crime compliance, Master's degree in quantitative field, Experience building transaction monitoring models in regulated environment, Strong knowledge of BSA/AML and SAR processes, Understanding of sanctions screening and model risk management, Proficiency in Python and SQL, Experience supporting regulatory examinations, U.S. work authorization under ITAR requirements 📃 Skills: Python, SQL, MachineLearning, Statistics, AML, BSA, OFAC, SAR, FraudDetection, TransactionMonitoring, Compliance, ModelRisk, DataAnalytics, Dashboards, Automation, RPA 🏢 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 looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our Compliance Program and play a pivotal role in modernizing and strengthening our financial crime detection capabilities. You will architect, build, and optimize data-driven transaction monitoring models, coverage assessment frameworks, and advanced analytics solutions that directly support BSA/AML regulatory compliance, including but not limited to SAR filing, Customer Identification Program elements, and Enhanced Due Diligence measures. The role will also support the OFAC Sanctions, Fraud and overall risk prioritization across multiple products and jurisdictions. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that blends advanced analytics, machine learning, and deep compliance domain expertise. You will work closely with Compliance, Engineering, Model Risk, Product, and external regulators to ensure our controls are robust, defensible, and scalable. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, develop, and enhance AML and fraud models, rules, and heuristics using Python, SQL, and AI-enabled tooling; partner with the Compliance Machine Learning team on model reviews to improve detection rates and reduce false positives. Build and maintain interactive performance dashboards and automated reporting solutions that track key risk, productivity, and capacity metrics for senior leadership and regulators. Architect and implement enterprise-wide Transaction Monitoring Coverage Assessment frameworks, including standardized methodologies for gap identification, root-cause analysis, remediation planning, and ongoing sustainability monitoring. Lead complex data initiatives, including extraction of SAR filing metrics with product-level breakdowns and development of jurisdiction- and typology-specific SAR narrative generator tools. Embed data science best practices into product launches and feature rollouts to proactively identify and close monitoring coverage gaps. Support regulatory examinations (e.g., NYDFS Part 504) by preparing analytical documentation, third-party validation materials, and executive certification packages. Drive continuous improvement of compliance operations through automation, process optimization, and advanced analytics. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 7+ years of hands-on data science / advanced analytics experience in financial services, with at least 4 years focused on fraud and financial crime compliance. Master's degree (or higher) in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Actuarial Science, or a related quantitative field. Proven track record of building and optimizing transaction monitoring models, coverage frameworks, or compliance analytics programs in a regulated environment (fintech, bank, or payment company preferred). Deep understanding of BSA/AML regulations, suspicious activity reporting, customer due diligence, sanctions screening, and model risk management principles. Demonstrated ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable data solutions and present findings to senior leadership and regulators. Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or equivalent compliance certification is strongly preferred. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving Engineering, Legal, Product Compliance, and external consulting partners. Background in building internal case management systems, SAR automation tools, or RPA solutions. Familiarity with AML detection platforms. Track record of delivering measurable impact (e.g., reduced case volumes, improved detection of high-risk activity, increased operational efficiency). COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: $148,000- $220,000 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. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.