xAI
X Developer Platform – Forward Deployed Engineer, X API
We captured this posting once, on 2026-06-16, and did not track it afterwards — so we cannot tell you whether it is still open.
- Employer
- xAI
- Location
- New York, NY · Palo Alto, CA
- Seniority
- Mid level
- Experience asked for
- 5+ years
- Pay band
- $180K – $440K
When we saw it
- Posted 2026-06-13 — the date the employer published it
- Archived 2026-06-16 — when we saved this copy
Found via LinkedIn — US keyword pulls.
Skills the posting named
From the posting
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. …
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