xAI
Member of Technical Staff
Palo Alto, CA · Staff+
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DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence.
- We operate with a flat organizational structure.
Requirements
- Experience in Python and other relevant languages (such as C++, Java), using ML frameworks (such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX).
- Must have 3 years of experience in each of the following:
Skills
- This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity.
- All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission.
- 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.
- Member of Technical Staff (X.AI LLC;
- Palo Alto, CA):
- Plan and deliver projects that impact multiple organizations.
- Identify opportunities for technological differentiation, investment, or divestment.
- Ensure organization's work is aligned with broader company objectives.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to senior technical leaders and managers.
Compensation
- $324,000 - $396,000 per year
Equal opportunity
- xAI is an equal opportunity employer.
This listing is sourced directly from xAI's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.