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Exceptional Software Engineer
xAI · Austin, TX; New York, NY; Palo Alto, CA; Seattle, WA · Active · $180,000–$440,000 / year · Greenhouse
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | xAI |
| Title | Exceptional Software Engineer |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Engineering |
| Location | Austin, TX, United States |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | - |
| Salary | $180,000–$440,000 / year |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | Greenhouse |
| Posted / first seen | 2025-10-23 / 2026-05-29 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-06-04 / 2026-06-06 |
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| ATS provider | Greenhouse |
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 .
Full job record
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| Provider | greenhouse |
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| Title | Exceptional Software Engineer |
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| Status | active |
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| Location Text | Austin, TX; New York, NY; Palo Alto, CA; Seattle, WA |
| Department | Engineering |
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| Employment Type | — |
| Workplace Type | — |
| Remote Policy | — |
| Country | United States |
| Region | TX |
| City | Austin |
| Salary Raw | COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: $180,000 - $440,000 USD Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which als |
| Salary Min | 180,000 |
| Salary Max | 440,000 |
| Salary Currency | USD |
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| Source URL | https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/xai/jobs/4956028007 |
| Apply URL | https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/xai/jobs/4956028007 |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-29 22:41:25Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 07:34:02Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 07:34:02Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-06-04 11:13:39Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2025-10-23 21:51:19Z |
| Source Updated At | 2026-06-03 18:40:44Z |
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