# Exceptional Software Engineer

**Company:** [xAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/xai)
**Location:** Palo Alto, CA
**Role:** Fullstack Engineering
**Salary:** $180k – $440k/yr
**Skills:** Python, C++, Rust, Kubernetes, TensorFlow, PyTorch, AWS, Linux, Git, Docker
**Posted:** 2026-03-17

> Exceptional software engineer working on critical AI product and technical challenges at xAI. Thrives in meritocratic environment with strong communication skills and hands-on contribution to mission.

## Job Description

## Basic Qualifications

- Believe truth-seeking AI is the most important and challenging problem.
- Take pride in your work and thrive in meritocratic environments.
- Exceptional software engineer.

## Compensation and Benefits

**$180,000 - $440,000 USD**

Base salary is just one part of total rewards, 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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