Exceptional Software Engineer
Company: xAI
Location: Austin, TX
Salary: $180k - $440k per year
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-08-01
About this role
- Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence
- 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
- 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
### Benefits
- Health and wellness: Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
- Life and family: Life and AD&D insurance and fertility benefits to ensure our team’s well-being and peace of mind
- Flexible vacation: We work hard but avoid burn out. Take time off when you need it
- Visa sponsorship: We support international talent with visa sponsorship to join our team
- 401(k) plan: Retirement savings plan to secure your financial future- This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity
- 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
- You believe truth-seeking AI is the most important and challenging problem
- You are an exceptional software engineer
- You take pride in your work and thrive in meritocratic environments- Application review
- 15-min call with the team
- Technical take home project
- Technical onsite interview
- Team match & offer