Android Engineer
xAI
Android Engineer
Job Description
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 are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.
About the Role
We're seeking an exceptional Android engineer to join a small, high-impact team dedicated to creating the world's most valuable AI application, judged by the impact it delivers to users. You'll shape cutting-edge mobile experiences, blending technical mastery with a keen product sense to deliver brilliance that resonates with users. An ideal candidate meets at least the following requirements:
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Proficient in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose and reactive programming.
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Experienced in architecting modern large production apps while embodying technical excellence.
-
Strong sense of ownership and agency. Able to put on multiple hats and take responsibility for large areas.
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Has a strong product sense and high craft bar. Builds intuitive and delightful user experiences.
-
Able to optimize for performance, stability and reliability.
Additionally, experience in any of the following may set you apart:
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Deep expertise in the Android ecosystem and related development tools (Android Studio, Gradle, etc.).
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A proven track record of shipping standout apps or features that demonstrate both technical excellence and exceptional product intuition.
-
Rust for working with our backend components.
Location
You can work out of xAI’s Palo Alto or San Francisco office.
Interview Process
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 minute interview (“phone interview”) during which a member of our team will ask some basic questions. If you clear the initial phone interview, you will enter the main process, which consists of 2 technical interviews:
Our goal is to finish the main process within one week. All interviews will be conducted via Google Meet.
Annual Salary Range
$180,000 - $440,000 USD
Benefits
Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, 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.
xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
Locations
- Palo Alto, CA,
- San Francisco, CA,
Salary
180,000 - 440,000 USD / yearly
Skills Required
- Kotlinintermediate
- Jetpack Composeintermediate
- reactive programmingintermediate
- architecting modern large production appsintermediate
- technical excellenceintermediate
- ownership and agencyintermediate
- product senseintermediate
- craft barintermediate
- performance optimizationintermediate
- stabilityintermediate
- reliabilityintermediate
- Android ecosystemintermediate
- Android Studiointermediate
- Gradleintermediate
- Rustintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Proficient in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose and reactive programming (experience)
- Experienced in architecting modern large production apps while embodying technical excellence (experience)
- Strong sense of ownership and agency. Able to put on multiple hats and take responsibility for large areas (experience)
- Has a strong product sense and high craft bar. Builds intuitive and delightful user experiences (experience)
- Able to optimize for performance, stability and reliability (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Deep expertise in the Android ecosystem and related development tools (Android Studio, Gradle, etc.) (experience)
- A proven track record of shipping standout apps or features that demonstrate both technical excellence and exceptional product intuition (experience)
- Rust for working with our backend components (experience)
Benefits
- general: equity
- general: comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- general: access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- general: short & long-term disability insurance
- general: life insurance
- general: various other discounts and perks
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Android Engineer @ xAI.
Android Engineer
xAI
Android Engineer
Job Description
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 are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.
About the Role
We're seeking an exceptional Android engineer to join a small, high-impact team dedicated to creating the world's most valuable AI application, judged by the impact it delivers to users. You'll shape cutting-edge mobile experiences, blending technical mastery with a keen product sense to deliver brilliance that resonates with users. An ideal candidate meets at least the following requirements:
-
Proficient in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose and reactive programming.
-
Experienced in architecting modern large production apps while embodying technical excellence.
-
Strong sense of ownership and agency. Able to put on multiple hats and take responsibility for large areas.
-
Has a strong product sense and high craft bar. Builds intuitive and delightful user experiences.
-
Able to optimize for performance, stability and reliability.
Additionally, experience in any of the following may set you apart:
-
Deep expertise in the Android ecosystem and related development tools (Android Studio, Gradle, etc.).
-
A proven track record of shipping standout apps or features that demonstrate both technical excellence and exceptional product intuition.
-
Rust for working with our backend components.
Location
You can work out of xAI’s Palo Alto or San Francisco office.
Interview Process
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 minute interview (“phone interview”) during which a member of our team will ask some basic questions. If you clear the initial phone interview, you will enter the main process, which consists of 2 technical interviews:
Our goal is to finish the main process within one week. All interviews will be conducted via Google Meet.
Annual Salary Range
$180,000 - $440,000 USD
Benefits
Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, 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.
xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
Locations
- Palo Alto, CA,
- San Francisco, CA,
Salary
180,000 - 440,000 USD / yearly
Skills Required
- Kotlinintermediate
- Jetpack Composeintermediate
- reactive programmingintermediate
- architecting modern large production appsintermediate
- technical excellenceintermediate
- ownership and agencyintermediate
- product senseintermediate
- craft barintermediate
- performance optimizationintermediate
- stabilityintermediate
- reliabilityintermediate
- Android ecosystemintermediate
- Android Studiointermediate
- Gradleintermediate
- Rustintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Proficient in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose and reactive programming (experience)
- Experienced in architecting modern large production apps while embodying technical excellence (experience)
- Strong sense of ownership and agency. Able to put on multiple hats and take responsibility for large areas (experience)
- Has a strong product sense and high craft bar. Builds intuitive and delightful user experiences (experience)
- Able to optimize for performance, stability and reliability (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Deep expertise in the Android ecosystem and related development tools (Android Studio, Gradle, etc.) (experience)
- A proven track record of shipping standout apps or features that demonstrate both technical excellence and exceptional product intuition (experience)
- Rust for working with our backend components (experience)
Benefits
- general: equity
- general: comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- general: access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- general: short & long-term disability insurance
- general: life insurance
- general: various other discounts and perks
Tags & Categories
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Android Engineer @ xAI.