Rust/C++ Backend Engineer — Scalable, Reliable Systems

xAI, based in the United Kingdom, is seeking a Backend Engineer to contribute to scalable production systems powering grok.com and its API. The role emphasizes building reliable infrastructure, with a focus on Rust, or C++, and strong collaboration with teammates to address pain points and improve performance.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in Rust or C++, experience with distributed systems, and familiarity with observability and reliability practices.