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 and researchers 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 seeking exceptionally talented engineers to build high-performance Mac applications that deliver seamless and intuitive user experiences. You’ll play a large role on a small team pushing the boundaries of what is possible with cutting-edge Swift-based development, with a particular focus on macOS-native features and user interfaces.
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Develop and optimize Swift-based Mac applications at scale.
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Build infrastructure for large-scale data pipelines, asset management, and UI prototyping.
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Develop and implement quantitative evaluations for application performance, usability, and reliability.
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Optimization and code refinement for real-time responsiveness.
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Develop and implement strategies for handling complex, long-running tasks in macOS environments.
Additionally, experience in any of the following may set you apart
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A proven track record of building SOTA Mac applications end to end alone or as part of small teams
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Shipping high-performance desktop applications across a variety of devices and platforms
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Track record of releases, publications, and/or open source projects related to SwiftUI, AppKit, and macOS
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Strong systems and engineering skills in development frameworks like Swift, Rust, and adjacent
Who You Are:
Location
We work out of xAI’s Palo Alto office and prefer that candidates are able to relocate to the Bay Area if necessary.
Tech Stack
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Swift (required)
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AppKit and macOS APIs (e.g., Core Data, Core Animation) (required)
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SwiftUI (required)
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Xcode
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Objective-C
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Cloud platforms or on-prem environments
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, which consists of 4 technical interviews:
Our goal is to finish the main process within one week. All interviews will be conducted via Google Meet.
Annual Salary Range
$180,000 - $440,000 USD
xAI is an equal opportunity employer.
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