About the Role
About the Role
The X Search team is responsible for building and operating the core search engine that powers discovery on X. We own the full end-to-end search stack — from real-time retrieval and indexing to ranking and the end-user search experience.
Our goal is to create the most relevant, fast, and intelligent search experience on the internet by combining state-of-the-art information retrieval systems with Grok’s reasoning capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Build search and retrieval algorithms that scale to millions of users
- Build and operate large scale search engine and search infrastructure
- Train state of the art ML ranking models
- Integrate Grok in search systems and products
Basic Qualifications
- Tech Stack: Python, Go, Rust
- Have worked with vector databases, search indices, or similar data stores for search applications
- Have worked on large-scale search systems
- Have deep experience building or working with production ML systems
- Take full ownership of problems and learn whatever you need to solve them
- Can move quickly in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines
Compensation and Benefits
$180,000 - $440,000 USD
Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.
Requirements
Search Algorithms
Experience building search and retrieval algorithms that scale to millions of users.
Large Scale Systems
Experience working on large-scale search systems.
ML Systems
Deep experience building or working with production ML systems.
Tech Stack
Proficiency in Python, Go, and Rust.
Nice to Have
Experience with vector databases or similar data stores for search applications.
Ability to move quickly in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Benefits
Equity
Employees receive equity as part of the total rewards package.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage
Includes medical, vision, and dental coverage.
Retirement Plan
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Disability Insurance
Short & long-term disability insurance is provided.
Life Insurance
Life insurance is included in the benefits package.