Exceptional Software Engineer (London)

Pantera Capital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a talented software engineer to tackle critical product and technical challenges in the pursuit of truth-seeking AI. The ideal candidate will thrive in a meritocratic environment and be an exceptional software engineer. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Rust or C++ are essential. This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Equity

Comprehensive medical coverage

Pension plan

Short & long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Various discounts and perks

Qualifications

• You are an exceptional software engineer.
• You thrive in meritocratic environments.
• You believe in truth-seeking AI.

Responsibilities

• Work on critical product or technical challenges.
• Get clarity on your first project before an offer.

Skills

Software engineering

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Rust

C++

Job description

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

About the Role

• You will work on the most critical product or technical challenge at any given time.
• You will get clarity on your first project before an offer.

Who you are

• You believe truth-seeking AI is the most important and challenging problem.
• You take pride in your work and thrive in meritocratic environments.
• You are an exceptional software engineer.

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 technical questions. If you clear the initial phone interview, you will enter the main process, which consists of at least two technical interviews:

1. Coding interview in Rust or C++.
2. Distributed systems design interview.

Benefits

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 pension plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

xAI is an equal opportunity employer.