Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$180k–$440k/yr
SpaceXAI’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 organi…
Skills: Python, C++, Rust, GPU infrastructure, Distributed systems
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$186k/yr
SpaceXAI’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 organi…
Skills: Data management, Project management, Evaluation strategies, Data integrity, Large language models
Instrumental Inc.Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$210k–$300k/yr
Most senior mechanical engineers we talk to have hit the same wall: you've spent a decade getting great at one product category, and now every new project feels like a smaller version of the last one. You're ready for ha…
Skills: Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design, Automation, Test Equipment
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$154k–$258k/yr
PsiQuantum's mission is to build the first useful quantum computers: machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and depl…
Skills: Hardware systems engineering, System architecture, Datacenter hardware, Rack design, Thermal management
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
About Eudia: Eudia is redefining the future of legal work with AI-powered Augmented Intelligence, enabling Fortune 500 legal teams to move faster, manage risk more effectively, and unlock new business value. Backed by $1…
Skills: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, LLMs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, NLP
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$200k–$250k/yr
Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack Compensation: $200K - $250K • 0.10% - 0.40% equity Location: Palo Alto, CA, US Job type: Full-time Role: Engineering, Full stack Experience: 3+ years Visa: US citizen/visa only Skill…
Skills: Amazon Web Services, React, TypeScript, LLMs, LangChain
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
About AppLovin AppLovin makes technologies that help businesses of every size connect to their ideal customers. The company provides end-to-end advertising solutions for businesses to reach, monetize and grow their globa…
Skills: SQL, Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Methodologies, Campaign Measurement
Palo Alto, California, United States · Hybrid
$189k–$354k/yr
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better wor…
Skills: Physical AI, Robotics, Digital twins, Autonomous systems, Executive communication
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
About Mind: Mind Robotics is building Physical AI for real-world industrial deployment, starting with the factory floor. We believe the hardest problems in AI are solved when researchers and engineers are hands-on with t…
Skills: Robotics, Middleware, Python, Rust, ROS2
Palo Alto, California, United States · Hybrid
$40/hr–$51/hr
About Us Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity s…
Skills: Python, SQL, Data engineering, Data pipelines, Machine learning
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$158k–$224k/yr
Are you interested in working with the core Amazon Advertising teams and collaborating with ad tech partners to spearhead innovation and deliver Identity solutions for our customers? Do you want to have direct and immedi…
Skills: Machine learning, Software development, Distributed systems, Adtech, Java
Palo Alto, California, United States · Hybrid
$186k–$256k/yr
About Us Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity s…
Skills: Commercial law, Contract drafting, Contract negotiation, Procurement legal support, Risk mitigation
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
About the team and the role Mind Robotics is building intelligent robotic systems. Our work happens on-site across active hardware labs, test floors, and compute environments where hardware and software iterate together …
Skills: IT Operations, Systems Administration, AI Agents, LLM Workflows, Linux
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$180k–$220k/yr
The Mission GRAM is a self replication company creating populations of insectoids for the physical economy. Our first research frontier is self-preservation: the base case of physical self-replication. Our machines will …
Skills: Robotics, C++, Python, Linux, Embedded Systems
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$155k–$195k/yr
The Mission GRAM is a self replication company creating populations of insectoids for the physical economy. Our first research frontier is self-preservation: the base case of physical self-replication. Our machines will …
Skills: Power Electronics, Circuit Design, PCB Layout, Motor Drives, Switching Converters
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$150k–$190k/yr
The Mission GRAM is a self replication company creating populations of insectoids for the physical economy. Our first research frontier is self-preservation: the base case of physical self-replication. Our machines will …
Skills: Embedded hardware, Electrical architecture, Mixed-signal design, PCB layout, Signal integrity
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$165k–$205k/yr
The Mission GRAM is a self replication company creating populations of insectoids for the physical economy. Our first research frontier is self-preservation: the base case of physical self-replication. Our machines will …
Skills: C, C++, Embedded Software, Firmware, Device Drivers
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$225k–$300k/yr
The Mission GRAM is a self replication company creating populations of insectoids for the physical economy. Our first research frontier is self-preservation: the base case of physical self-replication. Our machines will …
Skills: Robot Learning, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Imitation Learning, Embodied Foundation Models
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$190k–$240k/yr
The Mission GRAM is a self replication company creating populations of insectoids for the physical economy. Our first research frontier is self-preservation: the base case of physical self-replication. Our machines will …
Skills: Python, C++, Rust, Java, Go
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$200k–$260k/yr
The Mission GRAM is a self replication company creating populations of insectoids for the physical economy. Our first research frontier is self-preservation: the base case of physical self-replication. Our machines will …
Skills: Robotics, C++, Python, Manipulation, Task and motion planning
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You will design, build, and scale GPU compute infrastructure and training frameworks to support machine learning hypotheses. Additionally, you will collaborate with ML teams to productionize models and ensure the reliability and efficiency of large-scale data pipelines.
Candidates must hold a degree in a quantitative discipline and possess at least 2 years of industry experience in high-traffic production environments. Proficiency in Python and experience with compiled languages like C++ or Rust are required.
SpaceXAI’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.
As an ML Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in building and optimizing the reliable, high-performance ML platform that powers recommendations on X. We're looking for exceptional engineers who are passionate about our mission and have a strong desire to make a meaningful impact.
$180,000 - $440,000 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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Deploying agentic AI across space-scale systems.
SpaceXAIA deploys and orchestrates AI agents across space-scale systems. We build agentic systems that plan, coordinate, and execute across orbital and terrestrial infrastructure. Our work focuses on autonomous operations, systems orchestration, and human-in-the-loop governance for mission-critical environments spanning space and Earth.
Offices: Chicago, US
Based on 734 listings with disclosed salaries, most engineering jobs in Palo Alto, CA pay between $100k–$261k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
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