Data Platform Lead - Member of Technical Staff

About UsAt Odyssey, we are at the forefront of artificial intelligence, specializing in pioneering general-purpose world models that represent a groundbreaking form of multimodal intelligence. These innovations unlock a plethora of applications across consumer, enterprise, and intelligence sectors. Our flagship model, Odyssey-2 Pro, exemplifies our commitmen…

Join xAI's innovative Platform Security team as a Technical Staff Member, where you'll develop state-of-the-art security solutions to safeguard our Kubernetes infrastructure and enhance secure AI systems. In this role, you will design and implement AI-driven security tools, proactively tackle vulnerabilities, and advocate for secure engineering practices. Ideal candidates are passionate about impactful innovation, excel in writing clean and efficient code, and thrive in fast-paced environments, all while supporting xAI’s mission to create a trusted and secure global digital platform.

Join OdysseyML as a Data Program Manager, a key role where you'll lead and manage data-driven projects, ensuring successful execution and alignment with business objectives. In this capacity, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, driving innovation and strategic initiatives that leverage data to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

Join SpaceX as a Platform Engineer, where you will contribute to the development and maintenance of our cutting-edge technology platforms. This role entails working with a talented team to build robust systems that support our missions in space exploration. Your expertise and innovation can help us push the boundaries of what is possible.

About SimileAt Simile, we believe in revolutionizing decision-making by simulating the complexities of society. Just as pilots and surgeons train in controlled environments, we aim to equip organizations with the ability to anticipate human behavior through advanced AI simulations. Our pioneering research has established a new frontier in AI-based modeling, allowing us to forecast human behavior across various scenarios and scales.With substantial backing of $100 million from prominent investors including Index Ventures and AI luminaries such as Andrej Karpathy and Fei-Fei Li, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence.Join Our Infrastructure TeamThe Infrastructure team at Simile is crucial to our platform's success. We design and implement the foundational systems that enable our AI agents to function securely and efficiently on a large scale. We specialize in high-scale cloud networking and distributed systems, ensuring enterprise-grade privacy.Our Work is Organized Around Three Key Pillars:Cloud Foundation: Overseeing our multi-cloud environment (AWS/GCP) to ensure high availability and cost-efficiency through Infrastructure-as-Code.Enterprise Deployments: Creating streamlined pathways for VPC peering, PrivateLink, and BYOC (Bring Your Own Cloud) architectures tailored for our largest clients.Platform & Reliability: Developing CI/CD pipelines and observability stacks (including p99 latency tracking and SLOs) that empower our entire engineering organization to deliver safely and effectively.Role OverviewWe are on the lookout for a driven Infrastructure Engineer who is passionate about navigating the intricacies of modern deployment strategies. You will take charge of our infrastructure roadmap from conception through to operational execution, ensuring our platform remains resilient, compliant, and primed for global scalability.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect Multi-Cloud Environments: Design and expand multi-region architectures across AWS and GCP, addressing global data residency and failover needs.Enhance Engineering Velocity: Collaborate with Product Engineering, Research, and Security teams to develop internal tools and paved pathways that accelerate development and empower engineering teams.

Join xAI as a Technical Staff Member focused on Pre-training Data Infrastructure. In this pivotal role, you will design and implement large-scale data processing systems that handle massive datasets with both CPU and GPU processing. Your responsibilities will include creating tools for orchestrating complex data pipelines, enhancing data discoverability and quality, and managing innovative data pipelines for high-quality training data. We seek a proactive individual with a robust understanding of distributed data systems and an eagerness to contribute to groundbreaking AI technologies.

About xAIAt xAI, our vision is to develop AI systems that deeply comprehend the universe and assist humanity in its quest for understanding. Our team is a close-knit, highly driven group committed to engineering excellence. We welcome individuals who relish challenges and thrive on curiosity. Operating within a flat organizational structure, we expect all employees to be hands-on contributors to our mission. Proactive leadership is recognized, and a strong work ethic combined with exceptional prioritization skills is essential. Effective communication is crucial, as employees must be able to share knowledge clearly and precisely with colleagues.ROLE OVERVIEW:Join our Grok Voice Model team to engineer the leading voice AI technology. We aim to facilitate seamless, natural, low-latency spoken interactions that are expressive, multilingual, and reliable across devices and real-time applications. We manage the entire training pipeline, encompassing extensive data curation, high-quality audio processing, cutting-edge speech-language pre-training, and rigorous post-training to maximize quality, speed, and stability.Our aspiration is to make conversing with AI feel like engaging with the most charming, knowledgeable, and kind individual imaginable. We are in search of exceptionally intelligent, execution-focused engineers to help us achieve this goal.

About xAIAt xAI, we are on a mission to develop cutting-edge AI systems that not only comprehend the complexities of the universe but also empower humanity in its quest for knowledge. Our team is small yet highly driven, dedicated to achieving engineering excellence. We welcome individuals who relish challenges and have an insatiable curiosity. Operating with a flat organizational structure, we encourage hands-on contributions from all team members towards our collective mission. Leadership is earned through initiative and consistent high performance, making work ethic and prioritization crucial. Strong communication skills are essential, as sharing knowledge effectively with teammates is a key expectation.About the RolexAI is on the lookout for skilled software engineers to construct robust data pipelines, develop comprehensive evaluation frameworks for benchmarking large language models (LLMs), and create automation solutions that enhance the productivity of our researchers and engineers.Focus AreasDeveloping and maintaining frameworks for agent, data, and model evaluation tasks.Creating environments for AI agents.Designing tools to automate common workflows.Enhancing alerts, metrics, and error handling for large-scale reinforcement learning tasks.Refactoring existing agent, data, evaluation, and training frameworks for improved modularity.Establishing operational procedures and coding standards to facilitate the transition from small-scale experiments to large-scale reinforcement learning training.Implementing unit tests and CI/CD frameworks to support rapid development cycles.Ideal ExperienceProven experience in building and maintaining frameworks utilized by multiple engineers.Expertise in creating high-performance sandboxes, virtual machines, and simulations.Experience in developing full-stack applications for workflow automation and data visualization.Capability in rapidly iterating research into production cycles.Knowledge in test automation and CI/CD practices.Typical Challenges You Will EncounterExploring new agentic model capabilities...

xai is seeking a Technical Staff Member focused on Post-Training and Reinforcement Learning at its Palo Alto, CA location. This position centers on advancing AI technology through hands-on project work and collaboration. Role overview This role involves contributing to projects that explore and extend the capabilities of AI systems. The work emphasizes post-training techniques and reinforcement learning methods, supporting the ongoing development of advanced solutions. Collaboration Teamwork is central to this position. You will work closely with colleagues to share ideas, refine approaches, and help shape the next generation of AI systems at xai.

Senior Staff Software Engineer - Data PlatformAbout LadderLadder is revolutionizing the life insurance industry by eliminating unnecessary delays, paperwork, and in-person meetings. Founded by Jamie, who experienced a personal loss at a young age, our mission is to simplify access to life insurance so families can secure their futures. By harnessing the power of real-time underwriting and AI technology, we have transformed the months-long application process into a matter of minutes, garnering over $74 billion in coverage provided. Our user-friendly digital experience is celebrated by clients, as reflected in our glowing Trustpilot and Google reviews.About the RoleWe are seeking a dynamic Senior Staff Software Engineer with extensive experience in building scalable ETL pipelines. You will tackle complex backend and data plumbing issues that connect our transactional systems (Datomic) with analytical and streaming infrastructures (BigQuery, Kafka, Flink, DBT). If you thrive on solving intricate architectural challenges using immutable data structures and functional programming, we want you on our team!

About xAI xAI is focused on building advanced AI systems capable of understanding complex problems and supporting humanity’s search for knowledge. The team values curiosity, hands-on problem solving, and strong communication. Leadership comes from initiative and results, not hierarchy. Team members share insights openly and work closely together. Role Overview: Technical Staff Member - Multimodal Intelligence This position sits within the multimodal team at xAI in Palo Alto, CA. The goal: push the boundaries of multimodal intelligence by building systems that understand and generate image, video, audio, and text data. What You Will Do Work on every stage of the multimodal pipeline, including data acquisition, tokenizer training, large-scale pre-training, infrastructure scaling, and tooling. Develop and deliver end-to-end product experiences that showcase advanced multimodal capabilities. Collaborate with teams across xAI to advance multimodal reasoning, world modeling, tool use, and interactive human-AI collaboration. Help build models that perceive, understand, and interact with the world in real time. Team Culture Flat structure: leadership is earned by initiative and performance. Open communication and collaboration are essential. Curiosity and a drive to tackle tough challenges are highly valued.

About xAIAt xAI, we are on a mission to develop advanced AI systems that enhance our understanding of the universe and help humanity achieve its knowledge goals. Our dedicated team is small yet highly driven, emphasizing engineering excellence. We value individuals who thrive on curiosity and are eager to tackle challenges head-on. With a flat organizational structure, we empower all employees to take initiative and contribute meaningfully to our mission. Exceptional work ethic, prioritization skills, and strong communication abilities are essential for success in our collaborative environment. About the RoleWe are in search of outstanding engineers eager to embark on an innovative project aimed at integrating Grok into every aspect of our Advertising Platform. We seek individuals with extensive experience in developing high-performance advertising products and systems at scale, encompassing bidding, auction, marketplace dynamics, ranking, prediction, and product functionalities. Your expertise will help us leverage xAI’s technology stack to revolutionize our advertising solutions.Your ResponsibilitiesUtilize state-of-the-art Grok models to enhance all facets of our advertising stack, including candidate selection, ranking, auctions, campaign optimization, creative development, and improving the advertiser experience.Take ownership of systems and products that drive significant revenue for the company.Who You AreYou possess 3+ years of industry experience in creating large-scale, high-throughput, AI-driven advertising solutions.Technical ProficienciesProficient in Python, Jax, and Rust.LocationOur engineering team is based in Palo Alto, CA. While we typically work from the office five days a week, we offer flexible work-from-home options when needed.Interview ProcessUpon submitting your application, our team will review your resume and documentation of your outstanding work. If your application meets our criteria...

Join SpaceX as a Member of Technical Staff, where you will play a crucial role in supporting government initiatives and projects that require top-secret clearance. Your expertise will contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies that are transforming space exploration and enabling humanity's future in space.

Join xAI as a Member of the Technical Staff specializing in Inference Engineering. Our mission is to engineer cutting-edge AI systems that enhance humanity's understanding of the universe. We are a dynamic, compact team dedicated to excellence, where each member is encouraged to take initiative and contribute significantly to our objectives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, showcasing their expertise in optimizing model inference and developing robust systems capable of serving billions of users. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI technology and enjoy tackling complex challenges, we want you on our team.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies brings together two major automotive innovators focused on advancing mobility. The partnership works on a range of technology solutions, including operating systems, zonal controllers, and cloud connectivity. The goal is to address the unique challenges of electric vehicles and set new standards for software-defined vehicles worldwide. With expertise in connectivity, artificial intelligence, and security, the team aims to create smarter, more connected, and sustainable mobility solutions. Role overview The Vehicle Data Services team seeks a Lead Staff Software Engineer to help drive the Cloud Data Platform. This position centers on building scalable and reliable Data Services that move data between backend systems and vehicles. The work involves supporting high-throughput telemetry, managing both streaming and batch data, maintaining a data model registry, and coordinating fleet-wide push updates. What you will do Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, low-latency distributed systems for vehicle data services Support telemetry systems that handle streaming and batch data Oversee the data model registry and manage fleet push updates Shape the interaction between Cloud and Mobile services with vehicles and other cloud systems Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges Contribute to the architecture and software for next-generation Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) Requirements Experience designing and developing distributed systems Ability to work on high-throughput data platforms and telemetry systems Strong collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams Background in supporting cloud and mobile service integration with vehicles

Join our innovative team at xai as a Member of Technical Staff specializing in Web Foundations. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance our web infrastructure, ensuring high performance and scalability. You will have the opportunity to leverage cutting-edge technologies to build and maintain robust web applications that serve our global user base.

Join Our TeamAt Parallel, we are pioneers in web infrastructure, empowering leading industries—including sales, marketing, insurance, and coding—to create state-of-the-art AI agents with flexible, programmatic access to the web. We have successfully secured $130 million in funding from top-tier investors such as Kleiner Perkins, Index Ventures, and Khosla Ventures, allowing us to expand our mission.As a Member of Technical Staff specializing in Developer Integrations, you will play a crucial role in designing and building robust API integrations within the fast-paced AI landscape. Your expertise will facilitate seamless connections between our platform and various third-party AI tools, including developing custom nodes, plugins, or connectors that enhance functionality and enable novel workflows.

About UsAt vinci4d, we are pioneering a revolutionary co-pilot for hardware designers, aiming to empower 9 million mechanical engineers to accelerate their design processes by a factor of 1000.Our innovative approach involves developing a geometry and physics-driven foundation model tailored for diverse part designs.We are proud to have secured initial funding from Khosla Ventures, propelling us forward in our mission.About YouYou are a passionate Computational Fluid Dynamicist skilled in developing flow solvers for intricate geometrical applications. Your expertise encompasses external flows over dynamic vehicles (aircraft, missiles, automobiles), as well as fluid movement through machinery such as ducts, turbo-machinery, refrigeration systems, and computer heat sinks. Terms like conjugate heat transfer, multi-physics applications, and complex geometries excite you.Your ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and deploy simulation codes for single and multi-physics configurations, emphasizing Conjugate Heat Transfer.Optimize code performance on contemporary architectures, including GPUs.Implement advanced linear and nonlinear solvers to reduce time to solution.Collaborate in strategizing, planning product roadmaps, and prioritizing development alongside early customers and design partners.Develop and launch critical product features.Engage in continuous learning while creating products that resonate with engineers, gaining insights into entrepreneurship.

Mithril is building AI infrastructure to make GPU computing accessible for enterprises, AI startups, and research organizations. The company’s customers include LG AI Research, Saronic, and the Broad Institute. Mithril was founded by a former Google DeepMind research scientist and a Stanford CS PhD, and has raised $80 million in seed and Series A funding from Sequoia Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and others. Platform revenue has grown more than sixfold in the past year. Fast Company recognized Mithril as the 8th Most Innovative Company in Artificial Intelligence for 2026. The team is transitioning from bare-metal operations to a cloud-native, multi-provider platform, introducing an auction and flexibility model. This is an opportunity to help shape the platform from its early stages. Role overview The Software Engineer - Technical Staff Member will work across three main areas: Consumption: Developer-facing product, billing, and API Platform: Orchestration and marketplace solutions Supply: Cloud provider integrations and capacity management Engineers at Mithril take on significant ownership, building features end-to-end that support critical customer workloads and drive revenue. The scope includes backend systems, marketplace logic, and customer interfaces. Architectural decisions here have a direct impact on Mithril’s growth and scalability. What makes this role unique This position blends deep systems work with product-facing challenges. Engineers contribute to the orchestration engine that manages GPU capacity across providers, as well as the interfaces customers use to reserve, bid, and utilize resources. The systems built in this role handle financial transactions, real workloads, and market mechanisms such as spot auctions, reservation pricing, and capacity allocation. For those interested in the mechanics of GPU infrastructure markets and building the technology behind them, this role offers direct involvement. Location This role is based in Palo Alto or the San Francisco Bay Area.

Join our innovative team at xai as a Technical Staff Member specializing in X Search. You will play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge search solutions that enhance user experience and drive our business forward. We are looking for passionate individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to tackle challenging problems.