Mobile Android Engineer

Xai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive medical coverage

Vision and dental coverage

Short & long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Various discounts and perks

Job summary

Xai is seeking an exceptional Android engineer to join our dynamic team in New York, NY. This role focuses on building the world's most impactful AI application, requiring a blend of technical expertise and product intuition.

As part of Xai, you'll engage in exciting challenges, create outstanding mobile experiences, and contribute to a mission driven by curiosity and excellence. We offer a competitive salary ranging from $180,000 to $440,000, alongside equity and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Demonstrated ability to build intuitive user experiences.
• Experienced in architecting large production apps.

Responsibilities

• Shape mobile experiences for a high-impact AI application.
• Work on critical product or technical challenges.
• Contribute directly to the company's mission.

Skills

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

Reactive programming

Android development tools

Rust

Tools

Android Studio

Gradle

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

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We're seeking an exceptional Android engineer to join a small, high-impact team dedicated to creating the world's most valuable AI application, judged by the impact it delivers to users. You'll shape cutting-edge mobile experiences, blending technical mastery with a keen product sense to deliver brilliance that resonates with users. You will work on the most critical product or technical challenge at any given time.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose and reactive programming.
• Has a strong product sense and high craft bar. Builds intuitive and delightful user experiences.
• Experienced in architecting modern large production apps while embodying technical excellence.
• Strong sense of ownership and agency. Able to put on multiple hats and take responsibility for large areas.
• Able to optimize for performance, stability and reliability.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A proven track record of shipping standout apps or features that demonstrate both technical excellence and exceptional product intuition.
• Deep expertise in the Android ecosystem and related development tools (Android Studio, Gradle, etc.).
• Rust for working with our backend components.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

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

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