System Design Specialist

xAI • Palo Alto, CA

103d • $45 - $100

About The Position

As a Software Engineering Specialist on the Human Data team, you'll create cutting-edge datasets for training, benchmarking, and advancing large language models, collaborating closely with technical staff. You'll support xAI's mission by teaching AI models about human interactions, reactions, and problem-solving approaches through labeling and annotating data in text, voice, and video formats. This includes curating code examples, providing precise solutions, and making corrections in Python, JavaScript (including ReactJS), C/C++, Java, Rust, and Go; evaluating and refining AI-generated code for efficiency, scalability, and reliability; and working with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise-level AI-driven coding solutions. Tasks may involve gathering or providing data, such as recording audio or video sessions, with which candidates must be comfortable to drive innovation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience working with large codebases
• 5+ years of professional experience designing, implementing, deploying, and testing distributed systems
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• Experience integrating databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB)
• Experience creating and extending database schemas
• Experience with application specific frameworks (e.g. SpringBoot, ASP.NET)
• Experience with integrating with cloud services (e.g. AWS, Azure)
• Experience with integration of logging, performance monitoring, and alerting systems
• Strong understanding of application tradeoffs when choosing different technologies or implementations.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate for this role is adaptable, possesses strong logical reasoning skills, is detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
• Experience with containerization tools (Docker or Podman)
• Proficiency in 2 or more programming languages (e.g. Python, JS, Java, C++)

Responsibilities

• AI model training initiatives by curating code examples, offering precise solutions, and meticulous corrections in Python, JavaScript (including ReactJS), C/C++, Java, Rust and Go.
• Evaluate and refine AI-generated code, ensuring it adheres to industry standards for efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance AI-driven coding solutions, ensuring they meet enterprise-level quality and performance benchmarks.

Benefits

• Hourly pay is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI. Specific benefits vary by country, depending on your country of residence you may have access to medical benefits. We do not offer benefits for part-time roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees