Exceptional Software Engineer
xAI · Palo Alto, CA
- Location
- Palo Alto, CA
- Salary
- $180,000 - $440,000 USD
- Funding
- $12.1B
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2025
xAI is hiring a Exceptional Software Engineer based in Palo Alto, CA. Every apply link on Engg.space goes straight to the company's own careers page - no recruiter middleman, no generic job-board form.
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SpaceXAI’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 SpaceXAI, 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. SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice .
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