Frontend Engineer & UI/UX Designer

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. Engineers are encouraged to work across multiple areas of the company, and as a result, all engineers and researchers share the title "Member of Technical Staff."

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 and researchers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

xAI does not have recruiters. Every application is reviewed directly by a technical member of the team.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced and versatile frontend engineer & UI/UX designer who can thrive in a dynamic start-up environment. An ideal candidate meets the following requirements:

• Expert in TypeScript and React
• Expert in modern CSS/SASS
• Experience in high-quality UI and UX design

Additionally, experience in any of the following technologies and experiences may help a candidate stand out:

• Knowledge of web-accessibility best-practices
• gRPC & gRPC-web
• Knowledge of frontend security best-practices
• Strong understanding of the HTTP protocol
• Experience in advanced web technologies such as WebGL, WebSockets, WebAssembly, web workers, and PWAs 
• Native app-development experience (iOS/Android)

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 four technical interviews:

1. Coding interview in TypeScript: Write a small app in React
2. HTML/CSS interview: Given a screenshot of a UI, implement it
3. Design a UI in a tool of your choice (e.g. Figma or Photoshop)
4. Meet the wider team and give a 20 minute presentation about previous design projects and complex UI flows you have implemented

Our goal is to finish the process within one week. We don’t rely on recruiters for assessments. Every application is reviewed by a member of our technical team. All interviews will be conducted via Google Meet.

Salary Range

$180,000 - $370,000 USD