Web Engineer - X Product
Job Description
- Native app-development experience (iOS/Android is a plus)
- Experience in high-quality UI and UX design (Nice to have)
- Expert in TypeScript, React and Python
- Expert in modern CSS/SASS
- Knowledge of web-accessibility best-practices
- Knowledge of frontend security best-practices
- Strong understanding of the HTTP protocol
- Experience in advanced web technologies such as WebGL, WebSockets, WebAssembly, web workers, and PWAs
- Equity
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Comprehensive vision coverage
- Comprehensive dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- Short & long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Various other discounts and perks
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 engineers 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 an experienced and versatile frontend engineer who can thrive in a dynamic start-up environment.
Who You Are
- Expert in TypeScript, React and Python
- Expert in modern CSS/SASS
- Knowledge of web-accessibility best-practices
- Knowledge of frontend security best-practices
- Strong understanding of the HTTP protocol
- Experience in advanced web technologies such as WebGL, WebSockets, WebAssembly, web workers, and PWAs
- Native app-development experience (iOS/Android is a plus)
- Experience in high-quality UI and UX design (Nice to have)
Interview Process
After submitting your application, the team reviews your CV and statement of exceptional work. If your application passes this stage, you will be invited to a 15 minute interview (“phone interview”) during which a member of our team will ask some basic questions. If you clear the initial phone interview, you will enter the main process:
1. Coding assessment in a language of your choice.
2. Systems hands-on: Demonstrate practical skills in a live problem-solving session.
3. Project deep-dive: Present your past exceptional work to a small audience.
4. Meet and greet with the wider team.
Our goal is to finish the main process within one week. All interviews will be conducted in person if possible.
Annual Salary Range
- $180,000 - $440,000 USD + Equity
Benefits
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.
