About the Role

Our team creates innovative, customer-facing tools and features for Grok.com, focusing on user productivity, agent automation, and empowering people to excel in their work. We seek an experienced, adaptable software engineer who thrives in a dynamic startup environment. Ideal candidates meet these minimum requirements:

Expertise in a compiled language like Rust, C++, or Go (Rust or C++ preferred)
Expertise in Python
Experience designing reliable, horizontally scalable distributed systems
Experience in API design
Bonus points for familiarity with:

TypeScript and React
gRPC
Kubernetes
Focus

Designing, building, and supporting robust services for upcoming productivity features and agentic workflows on Grok.com
Location

Based in the Bay Area (San Francisco and Palo Alto). Candidates should be local or willing to relocate.

Interview Process

After applying, our team reviews your CV and Statement of Exceptional Work. If selected, you’ll proceed to:

Technical Phone Interview: A 15-minute call with technical questions about your background.
Main Process (if you advance):2 Coding Assessments: In a language of your choice.
Systems Hands-On: Solve a live problem.
Team Meet-and-Greet: Connect with the wider team.
Note: The Statement of Exceptional Work is critical to your application. We aim to complete the main process within one week. No recruiters—our technical team reviews every application. Interviews are via Google Meet or in-person.

Benefits

Competitive cash compensation
xAI equity
Private health and dental insurance
Unlimited time off (with prior approval)
Annual Salary Range

$180,000 – $440,000 USD