Backend Engineer - Enterprise
Company: xAI
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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 employees are
expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able
to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.
About the team The Enterprise Agents Engineering Team at xAI is a
team of builders solving the hardest problems in applied AI:
integrating with messy systems, orchestrating complex workflows,
and harnessing AI to transform business operations. We build
full-stack solutions with ownership of end-to-end product execution
from ideation to deployment, collaborating closely with our team to
incorporate cutting-edge AI advancements into robust and reliable
user-centric solutions. Through an iterative development process,
we work hand-in-hand with customers to gather feedback, refine
features, and evolve products to address real-world challenges.
About the role An ideal candidate meets at least the following
requirements: Expert knowledge of either Rust or C++, Experience in
designing, implementing, and maintaining reliable and horizontally
scalable distributed systems, Knowledge of service observability
and reliability best practices, Experience in operating commonly
used databases such as PostgreSQL, Clickhouse, and CockroachDB
Additionally, any of the below points will help a candidate stand
out: Expert knowledge of Python, Experience with Docker,
Kubernetes, and containerized applications, Expert knowledge of
TypeScript, Expert knowledge of gRPC (unary, response streaming,
bi-directional streaming, REST mapping), Hands-on experience with
LLM APIs, embeddings, or RAG patterns Track record of delivering
user-facing software at scale. 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 technical questions.
If you clear the initial phone interview, you will enter the main
process, which consists of at least two technical interviews:
Coding interview in Rust or C++. Distributed systems design
interview. 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.
Keywords: xAI, Rancho Cordova , Backend Engineer - Enterprise, IT / Software / Systems , Palo Alto, California
