Writing Specialist

xAI’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 engineers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

You will evaluate, refine, and create elite-level writing in a variety of genres and formats to advance Grok's capabilities in one or more Writing Specialty areas.

• Use proprietary software to label, annotate, and refine AI-generated text for clarity, structure, engagement, and domain‑specific accuracy.
• Utilize one or more Writing Specialty areas of expertise (e.g., Creative Fiction Writing, Game Writing, Technical Writing) to deliver high‑quality curated data to improve Grok's writing outputs, both generally and given specific audience expectations and/or use‑case requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers and other specialists to develop tasks that advance AI's writing proficiency.
• Improve annotation tools and workflows for efficiency.
• Pivot as needed to work on secondary tasks to improve Grok as needed in writing‑based and non‑writing‑based areas.

• Proven proficiency in English and qualification for at least one chosen Writing Specialty (see below for Writing Specialty‑specific qualifications).
• Ability to critique and refine AI‑generated text for readability, logical flow, grammar, consistency, style, creativity, imaginative elements, and reader immersion.
• Strong attention to detail, with experience using reference materials, style guides, and resources for accurate, style‑adherent annotations.
• Flawless grammar, spelling, clarity, and precision.
• Superlative communication, interpersonal, analytical, and editorial skills.
  
  Commitment to developing AI that produces expert‑level writing.
• Highly adaptable and able to work under deadlines.

Applicants must meet the qualifications for one of the Writing Specialty areas listed below, and must provide verifiable proof of same (verifiable via URLs, ISBNs, award sites, etc.).

No NDA‑covered or unverifiable claims; such will result in automatic rejection and bar applicant from applying at xAI in the future.

• Creative Fiction Writing
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  At least two of the following: (1) verified novel publishing deals with major houses (e.g., Big Five); (2) novel sales >50,000 units (excluding free promotions); (3) 10+ short stories in major outlets (e.g., The New Yorker, Clarkesworld); (4) major awards recognition (e.g., Hugo, Nebula finalist or comparable); (5) critical acclaim (e.g., starred reviews in Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, features in Library Journal or NY Times Book Review).
• Game Writing
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  All of the following: (1) 5+ years of professional game writing experience; (2) public portfolio showcasing branching narratives, character development, dialogue trees, and measurable player impact (e.g., reviews or engagement metrics); (3) published credits in notable games, demonstrating expertise in narrative design, lore creation, and integration with gameplay mechanics.
• Technical Writing
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  All of the following: (1) 5+ years in technical writing, focusing on user manuals, API documentation, software guides, or technical reports for tech, engineering, or scientific fields; (2) public portfolio of high‑impact examples (e.g., docs that reduced support tickets by 20%+, improved user adoption metrics, enhanced compliance rates); (3) Certifications from Society for Technical Communication (STC) Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC), or equivalent;
  
  (4) Bachelor's degree or higher in Technical Communication, English, Computer Science, or related field.
• Nonfiction…