[Hiring] System Design Specialist @xAI

Role Description

As a Software Engineering Specialist on the Human Data team, you'll create cutting-edge datasets for training, benchmarking, and advancing large language models, collaborating closely with technical staff. You'll support xAI's mission by teaching AI models about human interactions, reactions, and problem-solving approaches through labeling and annotating data in text, voice, and video formats.

• Curate code examples, provide precise solutions, and make corrections in Python, JavaScript (including ReactJS), C/C++, Java, Rust, and Go.
• Evaluate and refine AI-generated code for efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise-level AI-driven coding solutions.
• Gather or provide data, such as recording audio or video sessions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience working with large codebases
• 5+ years of professional experience designing, implementing, deploying, and testing distributed systems
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• Experience integrating databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB)
• Experience creating and extending database schemas
• Experience with application specific frameworks (e.g. SpringBoot, ASP.NET)
• Experience with integrating with cloud services (e.g. AWS, Azure)
• Experience with integration of logging, performance monitoring, and alerting systems
• Strong understanding of application tradeoffs when choosing different technologies or implementations

Requirements

• The ideal candidate for this role is adaptable, possesses strong logical reasoning skills, is detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
• Experience with containerization tools (Docker or Podman)
• Proficiency in 2 or more programming languages (e.g. Python, JS, Java, C++)

Location, Hourly & Other Expectations

• US-based candidates cannot be hired in Wyoming or Illinois at this time.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Team members are expected to work from 9:00am - 5:30pm PST for the first two weeks of training, and 9:00am - 5:30pm in their own timezone thereafter.
• For remote positions, candidates should have a reliable high-speed internet connection, along with a functioning camera and microphone for seamless participation in virtual meetings.

Interview Process

• After submitting your application, our team will review your CV and statement of exceptional work.
• If your application advances, you will be invited to a 15-minute phone interview to discuss basic qualifications.
• Successful candidates will proceed to the main process, which includes:
• Technical deep-dive: Discussing your legal and compliance expertise and data annotation experience.
• A take-home challenge focused on legal or compliance data labeling or analysis.
• A meet-and-greet with the wider team.
• Our goal is to complete the main interview process within one week.

Compensation

• $45/hour - $100/hour
• The posted pay range is intended for U.S.-based candidates and depends on factors including relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and qualifications.
• For international candidates, our recruiting team can provide an estimated pay range for your location.

Benefits

• Hourly pay is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI.
• Specific benefits vary by country; depending on your country of residence you may have access to medical benefits.
• We do not offer benefits for part-time roles.