Founded: 2023 by Elon Musk
Mission: Understand the Universe
Flagship product: Grok (chatbot, APIs, Grok Imagine)
Reported total funding (per evidence): ~$37.134B (USD) aggregated / multiple large rounds including $6B Series C
Headcount (reported): 4,886 employees
Advanced AI research and developer/consumer AI products
2023
Technology, Information and Internet
$6,000,000,000
Announced $6B Series C; reporting tied round participants and valuation context.
$20,000,000,000
Company announced it raised $20B in a Series E.
$10,000,000,000
Reported combined $10B in debt and equity.
“Participation from large institutional and strategic investors including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), BlackRock, Fidelity, Kingdom Holdings, Lightspeed, MGX, Morgan Stanley, OIA, QIA, Sequoia Capital, Valor Equity Partners, Nvidia and others as reported.”
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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.
As a 3D Specialist, you will contribute to xAI's mission by creating high-quality 3D content that supports the development of Grok's visual understanding capabilities. Key to this role is expertise in 3D modeling, lighting, and animation, a track record of producing polished 3D work, and a refined aesthetic judgment in visual composition and technical execution.
Responsibilities
You will use industry-standard 3D software to create assets, characters, environments, and animations according to project specifications. You must deliver high-quality work that demonstrates strong technical fundamentals and artistic sensibility. You will collaborate with technical staff to understand project requirements and iterate on deliverables efficiently.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Location & Other Expectations
Compensation
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
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.
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