# Member of Technical Staff - X Search
**Company:** [xAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/xai)
**Location:** Palo Alto, CA
**Salary:** $180K-$440K
**Skills:** Python, Go, Rust, Vector Databases, Search Indices, Ml Ranking Models, Information Retrieval, Production Ml Systems
**Posted:** 2026-04-30
> Develops and operates large-scale search engine infrastructure, including retrieval algorithms, indexing, and ML ranking models integrated with Grok AI. Requires experience with search systems, vector databases, and production ML in Python, Go, or Rust.
## Job Description
## Responsibilities
- Build search and retrieval algorithms that scale to millions of users
- Build and operate large scale search engine and search infrastructure
- Train state of the art ML ranking models
- Integrate Grok in search systems and products

## Basic Qualifications
- **Tech Stack**: Python, Go, Rust
- Have worked with vector databases, search indices, or similar data stores for search applications
- Have worked on large-scale search systems
- Have deep experience building or working with production ML systems
- Take full ownership of problems and learn whatever you need to solve them
- Can move quickly in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines

## Compensation and Benefits
- $180,000 - $440,000 USD
- Base salary is just one part of total rewards package, 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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