xAI backend engineering jobs
xAI has 25 open backend engineering roles: 21 in Palo Alto, 5 in Seattle and 3 in New York. 22 of them state the pay; the middle half sits between $346k and $440k a year. Roles at xAI take 59 days to fill at the median.
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By level
| Level | Open roles | Median stated pay |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 1 | — |
| Mid-level | 3 | — |
| Senior | 8 | $420k |
| Lead | 1 | — |
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Questions
How many backend engineering roles is xAI hiring for?
xAI has 25 open backend engineering roles as of 16 Oct 2026.
What does xAI pay for backend engineering roles?
22 of the 25 roles state the pay. The median of the posted ranges is $440k a year and the middle half sits between $346k and $440k (converted to US dollars).
Where are xAI's backend engineering roles?
Most are in Palo Alto (21), Seattle (5) and New York (3). 1 are fully remote.
How long do roles stay open at xAI?
Half of xAI's roles are filled or closed within 59 days of being posted, measured on the postings that closed on its own careers board.
Are these roles still open?
Every role is read from xAI's own careers board and re-checked at least every 48 hours. A role that closes leaves this page at the next nightly rebuild.