Software Engineer - Grok Voice

About xAI

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

We're looking for exceptional media engineers who want to make Grok Voice the world's best AI audio product.

• Make Grok's audio products fast, scalable, and reliable.
• Help push forward audio research and deploy breakthrough innovations to millions of users.
• Obsess over every millisecond and byte, ensuring end‑to‑end audio quality and performance at scale across a rich suite of products and user platforms.

• Well verse in low‑latency systems and protocols like Web Socket and WebRTC.
• Expert in Python, and preferably proficient in Rust.
• In-depth knowledge and experience building high‑performance audio processing pipelines.
• Obsessed with media quality, performance, and product experience.

• Python, Rust, Web Socket, WebRTC

After submitting your application, the team reviews your CV and statement of exceptional work. If your application passes this stage, you will be invited to a 15‑30 minute phone interview, during which a member of our team will ask technical questions. If you clear the phone interview, you will proceed to the next steps:

Our goal is to complete the process within one week. All interviews will be conducted in person when applicable.

The role is based in Palo Alto. Candidates are expected to be located near the Bay Area or open to relocation.

$180,000 - $440,000 USD

xAI is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, medical conditions, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.

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• Access to information technology systems and confidential information, including proprietary and trade secret information, and/or user data;
• Interacting with internal and/or external clients and colleagues; and
• Exercising sound judgment.

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