Exceptional Software Engineer
at xAI
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Compensation
$180k–$440k USD
Type
full time
Posted
10/23/2025
Market range · company + function + seniority
p25 · target · p75 · n=31
Posted $440k · in the market band
Posting health
Aging · 65- ·Open 365 days
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Job description
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today, SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars.
SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We're creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next.
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 SpaceXSI, 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.
SpaceXSI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
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