xAIPalo Alto, CABuild and optimize large-scale video services, media processing pipelines using Rust, C++, Go. Require 5+ years experience, expertise in WebRTC/LL-HLS/video transcoding, and distributed systems for high-performance media at massive scale.
Go, C++, Rust, Java, Scala
Kubernetes, FoundationDB, ValKey, Envoy, S3
H.264, H.265, AV1, MP4, CMAF, VMAF, RTP, RTMP, LL-HLS, HDR, DRM
$180,000 - $440,000 USD
Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, 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.
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