Exceptional Software Engineer (London)

Pantera Capital; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering tech firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an exceptional software engineer to tackle significant technical challenges. You will engage in critical projects, participate in thorough interview processes, and join a small, motivated team focused on creating transformative AI systems. The company promotes a meritocratic environment and rewards excellence with a competitive salary, equity, comprehensive benefits, and other perks.

Benefits

Equity

Comprehensive medical coverage

Access to a pension plan

Life insurance

Discounts and other perks

Qualifications

• Exceptional software engineer with a strong background in coding interviews.
• Ability to thrive in a meritocratic environment and deliver excellence.
• Strong communication skills to share knowledge concisely.

Responsibilities

• Work on critical product or technical challenges.
• Participate in coding and systems design interviews.
• Contribute directly to the company's mission and initiatives.

Skills

Software engineering

Rust

C++

Distributed systems

Communication skills

Job description

Who you are

• 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.
• 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.

Mission and Culture

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.

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.