Member of Technical Staff - Model Training

at xAI · AI Frontier · Austin, TX +3 · Model

xAI is seeking a Member of Technical Staff focused on Model Training. The role involves working on critical modeling challenges and building useful AI models. While prior experience training models used by millions is a plus, it's not strictly required. The company emphasizes truth-seeking AI and a meritocratic environment.

What you'd actually do

  1. You will work on the most critical modeling challenges at any given time.
  2. You will get clarity on your first project before an offer.

Skills

Required

  • AI model training
  • data engineering for ML
  • understanding of AI model capabilities

Nice to have

  • experience training models used by millions

What the JD emphasized

  • critical modeling challenges
  • building incredibly useful models
  • power user of AI models

Other signals

  • critical modeling challenges
  • building incredibly useful models
  • power user of AI models
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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 employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

  • You will work on the most critical modeling challenges at any given time.
  • You will get clarity on your first project before an offer.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • You believe truth-seeking AI is the most important and challenging problem.
  • You are obsessed about building incredibly useful models.
  • You are a power user of AI models.
  • If you previously trained models used by millions of people it’s a big plus, but modeling experience is not required.
  • You take pride in your work and thrive in meritocratic environments.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$180,000 - $600,000 USD

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.

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