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Backend Software Engineer, Monetization

xAI is a technology company dedicated to building AI systems that understand the universe to support humanity’s pursuit of knowledge. They seek a highly skilled backend software engineer for their Monetization Team to develop scalable subscription and monetization infrastructure powering millions of users and creators on a major platform.

Skills

  • Proficiency in backend or systems engineering with at least 5 years of experience on high-scale platforms.
  • Expertise in designing and maintaining large distributed systems with high concurrency and fault tolerance.
  • Strong communication skills to clearly articulate complex technical concepts.
  • Experience or knowledge of payments infrastructure, subscription platforms, or creator monetization systems is a plus.
  • Familiarity with growth engineering, user acquisition, or retention systems is highly desirable.
  • Experience with programming languages such as Scala, Python, or Golang and infrastructure tools such as Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build scalable subscriptions infrastructure handling payments and SKUs across platforms.
  • Develop growth systems to acquire, activate, and retain users to maximize revenue.
  • Create innovative monetized products that drive subscription adoption and user engagement.
  • Build systems and algorithms enabling creators to monetize high-quality content effectively.
  • Lead technical architecture decisions ensuring scalability, reliability, and low latency.
  • Collaborate with product, infrastructure, and compliance teams for end-to-end system delivery.
  • Maintain engineering excellence with rigorous testing, monitoring, and continuous deployment.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range between $180,000 and $440,000 annually.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI and monetization technology.
  • Be part of a motivated, small, flat-structured team focused on engineering excellence.
  • Potential for leadership growth by demonstrating initiative and delivering excellence.
  • Engagement with high-impact projects influencing millions of users worldwide.
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DATE POSTED
July 10, 2025
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