xAI
AI Frontier · AI lab
- HQ
- Palo Alto, US
- Founded
- 2023
- Size
- 1,000+
- Website
- x.ai
Products
xAI currently has 97 active AI-related job listings. The majority of these roles, 66%, are focused on data. Engineering is the dominant function, with 96 roles listed. The United States is the primary hiring country, accounting for 36 of the positions. Frequent tech tags include synthetic data, audio speech, and fine-tuning. Over the last 30 days, xAI has posted 10 new AI roles, a 75% decrease compared to the previous 30-day period.
Currently tracking 71 active AI roles, down 24% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Data · Engineering. Salary range $148k–$600k (avg $306k).
AI Frontier · AI lab
xAI currently has 92 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: Member of Technical Staff - Model Training (2), Senior Analyst - Safety Operations (Child Safety) (2), AI Healthcare and Administration Tutor , AI Tutor - Arabic, AI Tutor - Audio Editing. Most positions are in Engineering and Research.
xAI's active AI hiring is concentrated in: data (64%), post-training (13%), agents (8%). These categories follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle: data, pre-training, post-training, serving infrastructure, agents, evaluation, and application.
xAI is hiring AI talent in: United States (35 roles), United Kingdom (4 roles), Japan (1 role).
Job postings at xAI most frequently reference: synthetic data, audio speech, fine tuning, rl post training, model serving.
In the past 30 days, xAI has posted 4 new AI-related roles. That is a -67% change versus the prior 30 days (12 → 4).
| Title | Stage | AI score |
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| Architectural Designer This role is for an Architectural Designer focused on planning, designing, and executing facilities and infrastructure solutions for AI data centers. The responsibilities include collaborating with various engineering disciplines, creating design documents, conducting site assessments, ensuring compliance with codes, and overseeing external partners. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, active architectural licensure, and experience in data center development and high-tech environments, with a preference for expertise in high-performance computing facilities. | — | 0 |
| Asset Manager, Energy Storage The role manages the performance, reliability, and maintenance of energy storage assets (Tesla Megapacks) that power AI infrastructure. Responsibilities include real-time monitoring, service coordination with Tesla, maintenance planning, operational optimization, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with experience in high-voltage energy infrastructure and vendor management. | — |
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| HR Business Partner - Engineering HR Business Partner role at xAI, supporting a hardcore engineering team. Responsibilities include employee relations, performance management, organizational optimization, and HR program support. Requires 3-5+ years of HRBP experience, strong problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience in the tech industry supporting engineering teams is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Controls Technician xAI is seeking a Controls Technician to support the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of control systems for their data centers and infrastructure. The role involves hands-on work with BMS, EPMS, SCADA systems, PLCs, and other industrial controls to ensure reliable operation of critical systems like cooling, power distribution, and safety protocols. Collaboration with engineers to maintain automated controls, monitor performance, and respond to operational needs is expected. | — | 0 |
| Lead, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Lead Operations & Maintenance for a 1.2 GW power generation facility, overseeing gas turbines, balance-of-plant systems, and electrical distribution. Responsibilities include leading control room operations, mechanical and electrical maintenance, I&C, and water treatment. Requires 2-5 years of hands-on LM6000 experience and 1-2 years in a leadership role. | — | 0 |
| Manager, Engineering (Power Generation) Lead the engineering, design, and optimization of large-scale power generation systems (50MW+) to power xAI's next-generation AI superclusters, ensuring uninterrupted power for AI training facilities. This role involves managing a team of engineers, developing power generation strategies, evaluating technologies, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. | — | 0 |
| Project Manager (Power Generation) Project Manager for Power Generation at xAI, responsible for planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale power generation projects to support the company's AI infrastructure and data centers. This role involves leading the development of power plants, substations, and grid interconnection projects, managing budgets, schedules, risks, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure reliable power supply. | — | 0 |
| CAD Designer xAI is seeking a CAD Designer to support the design and development of their data centers and AI infrastructure. The role involves creating detailed technical drawings and models using CAD software, collaborating with engineering teams, and producing construction documents. This position requires 3+ years of CAD experience, proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, and an Associate degree or higher in a related field. | — | 0 |
| Documentation Control Specialist The Documentation Control Specialist at xAI will manage and maintain technical documentation for data center construction, engineering, and operations projects. This role involves implementing and overseeing document control processes to ensure accuracy, traceability, version control, and compliance. The specialist will collaborate with various teams to streamline documentation workflows and ensure organized execution of infrastructure buildout. | — | 0 |
| Porter This role is for a Porter at xAI, responsible for guest interaction, restocking supplies, and other duties in a private restaurant setting on campus. It requires basic restaurant or customer service experience and adherence to sanitation and safety practices. | — | 0 |
| Porter - Night Shift This role is for a porter at xAI, a company focused on AI. The porter will interact with guests and staff in the private restaurant, assist with restocking supplies, and perform other duties assigned by kitchen management. Responsibilities include demonstrating sanitation and food safety practices, evaluating receiving spaces for safety, completing tasks accurately, following safety standards, coordinating job duties, putting away food orders, and maintaining basic knowledge of restaurant equipment. Basic qualifications include a high school diploma and 1+ year of restaurant, warehouse, or customer service experience. Preferred skills include restaurant or porter experience, inventory experience, a food handler's card, and the ability to work well with others and be self-driven. Additional requirements include availability for the specified shift, ability to lift heavy items, stand for long periods, and willingness to work all shifts and overtime. The role also has ITAR requirements. | — | 0 |
| Hospitality Specialist xAI is seeking a Hospitality Specialist to enhance the guest experience by upholding exceptional standards of hospitality, food safety, and service. This role involves executing catering/event requests, maintaining service areas, collaborating with a team, and providing excellent customer service to employees, partners, and visitors. The ideal candidate has extensive food service and customer service experience, with a strong understanding of safety protocols and a proactive, self-motivated approach. | — | 0 |
| Fiber Technician This role is for a Fiber Technician at an xAI data center, responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting fiber optic systems to ensure network connectivity. The role involves hands-on work with critical network infrastructure in a data center environment. | — | 0 |
| HR Business Partner HR Business Partner role focused on scaling the organization and supporting employees within a fast-paced tech environment. Responsibilities include talent strategy, employee relations, compensation, organizational design, and providing feedback to managers. Requires 6+ years of HR generalist experience and strong analytical and interpersonal skills. | — | 0 |
| Senior Employment Counsel Senior Employment Counsel responsible for xAI's compliance program for state and federal employment laws, developing policies, conducting audits, providing legal counsel on employment matters, and managing other projects. Requires JD and 10+ years of employment law experience. | — | 0 |
| Electrician xAI is seeking skilled Electricians to install, maintain, and commission electrical systems for their data centers. This hands-on role involves working with high-voltage and medium-voltage power distribution, backup power, grounding, and lighting in a fast-paced environment where uptime and safety are critical. The ideal candidate is a Journeyman Electrician with 2+ years of experience in industrial or mission-critical settings. | — | 0 |
| Civil Engineer xAI is seeking a Civil Engineer to lead the design and delivery of civil and site development for their next-generation mission-critical data center campuses and co-located power generation facilities. The role involves architecting resilient civil infrastructure systems to support massive AI compute loads and ultra-dense power infrastructure, requiring expertise in land development, hydrology, hydraulics, and environmental systems. | — | 0 |
| Water Treatment Engineer xAI is seeking a Water Treatment Engineer to design, implement, and optimize water treatment systems for their high-density AI supercomputing facilities. This role focuses on treatment programs for cooling tower water, chilled water loops, closed-loop systems, and process water used in liquid cooling infrastructure to ensure maximum reliability, efficiency, and minimal water usage (WUE) while preventing corrosion, scaling, and biological fouling. The engineer will play a critical role in maintaining uptime for superclusters by delivering high-performance water chemistry and treatment solutions at massive scale. | — | 0 |
| Gas Pipeline Engineer Seeking a Gas Pipeline Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-reliability natural gas pipeline systems and fuel delivery infrastructure for xAI's on-site power generation supporting AI supercomputing facilities. The role involves ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant fuel gas delivery at scale, meeting stringent uptime, safety, and environmental requirements. | — | 0 |
| Fire Protection Engineer Seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to design, implement, and optimize fire protection and life safety systems for xAI's high-density AI supercomputing facilities and on-site power generation infrastructure. This role involves protecting mission-critical environments with extreme power densities, liquid cooling, and natural gas generation, ensuring reliability and code compliance. | — | 0 |
| Permitting Specialist (Power Generation) This role is for a Permitting Specialist with expertise in power generation permitting in Texas to lead regulatory approvals for xAI's on-site natural gas power generation facilities supporting their AI supercomputing infrastructure. Responsibilities include securing air permits, ERCOT registrations, interconnection approvals, and other local, state, and federal permits for large-scale turbine and generation projects. | — | 0 |
| Permitting Specialist (Data Centers) Seeking a Permitting Specialist with deep experience in data center permitting in Texas to lead regulatory approvals for xAI’s large-scale AI supercomputing facilities and associated power infrastructure. This role focuses on securing and managing zoning, environmental, building, air quality, water, and energy-related permits for high-density data centers and on-site generation projects. | — | 0 |
| Electrical Engineer (Physical Infrastructure) Electrical Engineer role focused on designing, building, and optimizing power infrastructure for AI supercomputing facilities, including battery storage, power transmission, and power generation. Requires expertise in power systems studies, compliance with standards, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineer (Physical Infrastructure) Mechanical Engineer role focused on designing, building, and optimizing the mechanical infrastructure for AI supercomputing facilities, including thermal management, systems components, and HVAC design. Requires engineering analysis, system integration, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. | — | 0 |
| Recruiting Coordinator Recruiting Coordinator role at xAI, focusing on scheduling interviews, tracking candidate data, and ensuring a positive candidate experience. Requires strong organizational and communication skills, with experience in fast-paced environments preferred. The role involves managing recruitment processes and data integrity within the applicant tracking system. | — | 0 |
| Technical Recruiter Seeking Technical Recruiters to identify, engage, and close exceptional technical talent for xAI. This role involves partnering with technical leaders, owning full-cycle recruiting, and leveraging data to improve processes. Requires 5+ years of experience in technical recruiting within fast-paced environments. | — | 0 |
| Electrical Commissioning Technician xAI is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Technician to support the buildout and energization of their high-performance data centers powering next-generation AI supercomputing infrastructure. The role involves commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting electrical systems, working closely with construction, engineering, and operations teams to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality electrical systems. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Manager, Engineering This role is for a Sr. Manager, Engineering to lead physical infrastructure engineering for xAI's hyperscale AI compute facilities. The role will oversee the design, development, and optimization of critical systems including structural, civil, architectural, controls, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, liquid cooling, power distribution, and fiber optic networks. The manager will build and lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, drive technical strategy, and ensure reliable, high-density, energy-efficient systems at scale. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Commissioning Lead This role is for a Mechanical Commissioning Lead responsible for the buildout, startup, and handover of mechanical systems for xAI's high-performance data centers that support AI supercomputing infrastructure. The lead will direct commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and turnover of critical cooling, air handling, and fluid distribution systems, leading a team and working with various stakeholders. The role requires extensive hands-on mechanical commissioning experience in mission-critical environments, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of data center cooling systems. | — | 0 |
| Electrical Commissioning Lead Seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Lead to oversee the energization, testing, and handover of electrical systems for xAI's high-performance data centers, ensuring safe and reliable power for AI supercomputing infrastructure. This role involves leading a team, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. | — | 0 |
| Corporate Counsel Corporate Counsel role at xAI, focusing on M&A, securities, corporate governance, and strategic transactions. The role supports various functions including engineering and product, and advises on emerging AI safety/regulatory compliance and IP issues. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Commissioning Technician This role supports the buildout and startup of xAI's high-performance data centers by performing commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems for AI supercomputing infrastructure. The technician will work with various teams to ensure the reliability and quality of mechanical systems. | — | 0 |
| Supervisor, Security This role is for a Security Supervisor at xAI, responsible for designing, implementing, and managing physical security programs, overseeing security personnel, and ensuring the safety and security of facilities and employees. It involves technical knowledge of security systems, analysis of situations, and collaboration with various teams. The role requires a high degree of diplomacy, flexibility, and adaptability, with a focus on hands-on contribution and engineering excellence within the corporate security function. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Electrical Commissioning Technician xAI is seeking a Sr. Electrical Commissioning Technician to support the buildout and energization of their high-performance data centers powering AI supercomputing infrastructure. The role involves commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting electrical systems, working closely with construction, engineering, and operations teams to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality electrical systems. | — | 0 |
| Manager, Logistics (Data Center Operations) Seeking an experienced Manager of Logistics to lead inbound and outbound logistics operations for data center construction, expansion, and ongoing operations. This role involves end-to-end logistics strategy for time-sensitive materials and equipment, ensuring cost-efficient and reliable supply chain execution in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include developing logistics strategies, managing a team, partnering with cross-functional teams, overseeing carrier management, implementing tracking systems, mitigating risks, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with safety and security standards. Requires 5+ years in logistics and supply chain management, with at least 2 years in leadership, and experience supporting large-scale data center or hyperscale technology environments. Strong knowledge of transportation, warehousing, global trade compliance, and team leadership is essential. | — | 0 |
| Manager, Operations This role manages operations and power generation for hyperscale AI compute facilities, focusing on infrastructure reliability and uptime for AI training. It involves leading teams responsible for power, cooling, networking, and overall facility performance. | — | 0 |
| Construction Superintendent (Night Shift) – Structural This role oversees structural contractors and crews building the advanced structural infrastructure for xAI's Memphis Data Center. It involves managing construction, ensuring adherence to scope and quality standards, developing schedules, enforcing safety programs, and resolving on-site challenges. The role requires hands-on leadership in a mission-critical environment, focusing on foundations, concrete, steel framing, and support structures. | — | 0 |
| Construction Superintendent (Night Shift) – Mechanical Oversee mechanical contractors and crews building the advanced mechanical infrastructure for xAI’s Memphis Data Center, including HVAC and cooling systems, chilled water plants, and fire protection systems. | — | 0 |
| Construction Superintendent (Night Shift) – Electrical This role is for a Construction Superintendent overseeing electrical contractors for xAI's Data Center construction. It involves managing crews, ensuring adherence to scope, monitoring progress, developing schedules, enforcing safety, leading teams, resolving challenges, conducting inspections, and reporting to leadership. Requires 3+ years of experience in managing electrical construction teams and hands-on experience in electrical installations, ideally on data centers or similar projects. | — | 0 |
| Construction Superintendent - Structural Oversee structural contractors and crews building advanced structural infrastructure for xAI’s Memphis Data Center, including foundations, concrete slabs, pile systems, structural steel framing, equipment pads, seismic bracing, and heavy support structures. This role is hands-on and contributes to high-impact AI infrastructure. | — | 0 |
| Construction Superintendent – Mechanical Oversee mechanical contractors and crews building the advanced mechanical infrastructure for xAI’s Data Centers, including HVAC and cooling systems, chilled water plants, and process piping. This role requires hands-on leadership in complex industrial mechanical construction to deliver high-impact AI infrastructure. | — | 0 |
| Construction Superintendent - Electrical Oversee electrical contractors and crews building electrical infrastructure for xAI’s Memphis Data Center, ensuring high-integrity power systems critical to data center uptime and operational readiness. This role focuses on hands-on leadership in complex industrial electrical construction for mission-critical facilities. | — | 0 |
| Material Flow Engineer - Data Center Operations xAI is seeking an experienced Material Flow Engineer to optimize the receiving, storage, and movement of materials for data center build operations. This role involves using lean principles, data analytics, and project management to ensure efficient and cost-effective material handling. | — | 0 |
| Construction Manager (Electrical) Seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Manager to lead mission-critical data center build efforts in Memphis, TN. The role involves overseeing end-to-end project execution, managing contractors and vendors, ensuring quality and safety, and driving project timelines. Requires expertise in construction management, commissioning, and site operations, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. | — | 0 |
| Construction Manager (Structural) This role is for a Structural Construction Manager to lead mission-critical build efforts for a data center in Memphis, Tennessee. The manager will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end project execution, managing relationships with contractors and stakeholders, coordinating vendors, mitigating risks, and ensuring project timelines and quality standards are met. The role requires deep expertise in construction management and site operations, with a focus on safety and problem-solving. | — | 0 |
| Supervisor, Logistics - Data Center Operations Supervise a team of hourly employees in a data center logistics operation, focusing on inventory management, customer service, safety, and continuous improvement. Requires leadership experience and a background in materials management or supply chain. | — | 0 |
| Receiving & Logistics Clerk Receiving & Logistics Clerk for xAI's data center, responsible for tracking, recording, and directing the flow of incoming and outgoing equipment. This role involves inspecting, verifying, and maintaining accurate records of goods, coordinating with suppliers, conducting inventory audits, and ensuring a safe warehouse environment. Requires basic qualifications of a high school diploma and preferred skills in logistics operations, data analysis, and proficiency with office software. | — | 0 |
| Inventory Specialist The Inventory Specialist role at xAI focuses on managing warehouse operations, including inventory organization, RMA processes, data entry, and asset tracking to support data center and infrastructure needs. This role requires experience in inventory management and data entry systems, with a preference for experience in a data center environment. | — | 0 |
| Construction Manager (Mechanical) Seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager to lead mission-critical build efforts for a data center in Memphis, Tennessee. The role involves owning site relationships, collaborating with technical and construction teams, and overseeing end-to-end project execution from pre-construction through commissioning. Responsibilities include risk mitigation, schedule alignment, quality assurance, and leading safety initiatives. Requires 5+ years of experience in large-scale data center or mission-critical construction projects. | — | 0 |
| Controls Engineer xAI is seeking a Controls Engineer to support the operation, design, and optimization of their advanced data center infrastructure, which powers their AI research. The role involves implementing and modifying control systems (BMS, EPMS, SCADA), overseeing critical systems, preparing HMI specifications, implementing automated controls for safety, developing reporting dashboards for operational trends, and coordinating with utility providers. This is an engineering role focused on the physical infrastructure supporting AI research, not directly on AI model development or deployment. | — | 0 |