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Mobile Android Engineer - Grok

Salary

$180k - $440k

Min Experience

0 years

Location

San Francisco, Palo Alto, CA

JobType

full-time

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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. An ideal candidate meets at least the following requirements: Expert in Kotlin, with deep knowledge of Jetpack Compose and the Android View system. Proficient in performance optimization—memory, CPU, GPU—using low-level tools to deliver blazing-fast systems. Experienced in designing and shipping intuitive, pixel-perfect mobile UIs that redefine how users interact with AI, driven by a strong sense of product design and user needs. Skilled in concurrency and reactive programming (Coroutines, Flow) for responsive, real-time apps. Built high-throughput integrations with APIs (REST, gRPC) or AI model outputs, ensuring seamless data flow while aligning with product goals. Capable of owning complex features end-to-end, from architecture to Play Store deployment, with a focus on speed, scalability, and delivering measurable user value. Additionally, experience in any of the following may set you apart: Deep expertise in the Android ecosystem and related development tools (Android Studio, Gradle, etc.). Rust for working with our backend components. Media3 or ExoPlayer for real-time audio processing. A proven track record of shipping standout apps or features that demonstrate both technical excellence and exceptional product intuition.

About the company

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

Skills

kotlin
jetpack compose
android view system
performance optimization
concurrency
reactive programming
api integration
rust
media3
exoplayer