xAI is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Search & Retrieval team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing the company's AI systems and end-users with access to relevant and up-to-date information. The role involves building systems from scratch and driving progress that impacts the capabilities of the AI systems.Role Involves:
Developing and optimizing search indexing and retrieval algorithms and methodologies.
Advancing retrieval augmented generation through research and iteration.
Working with web crawling and data teams to develop indexing pipelines.
Deploying search systems into production.
Collaborating with researchers, engineers, and product teams.
Requirements:
Extensive experience building and maintaining search indexing and retrieval systems.
Strong background in algorithms and data structures relevant to search.
Familiarity with distributed systems and infrastructure for scalable search deployments.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
xAI offers:
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technology.
Collaboration with a small, highly motivated team.
Flat organizational structure promoting initiative and contribution.
xAI is an artificial intelligence company focused on building AI systems that deeply understand the universe and assist humanity in its quest for knowledge. It operates with a flat organizational structure that values engineering excellence, curiosity, and strong communication. xAI fosters a collaborative environment where every team member contributes directly to the company’s objectives, with a focus on continuous improvement.