{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/xai/jobs/5210564007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4667859007,"location":{"name":"Palo Alto, California"},"metadata":[{"id":22659078007,"name":"Job Description via Google Doc URL [please share with Olivia]","value":"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-Y2uRzOKn5LnCbjEnz-oAOz-ie55ICcsCiygXQojzU4/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.pla53nht8ioy","value_type":"short_text"},{"id":16340689007,"name":"Featured Role","value":null,"value_type":"yes_no"}],"id":5210564007,"updated_at":"2026-08-27T18:09:48-04:00","requisition_id":"1125","title":"Analytics Engineer - X","company_name":"SpaceXAI","first_published":"2026-08-12T14:39:14-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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. \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3 data-pm-slice=\u0026quot;1 1 []\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;ABOUT THE ROLE:\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a skilled Analytics Engineer to build and maintain robust data systems that enable high-impact quantitative analysis and business decision-making. This role combines strong software engineering practices with expertise in large-scale data processing and advanced analytical methods to deliver reliable, scalable solutions across the organization. This is an\u0026amp;nbsp;opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that power quantitative decision-making at global scale.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;RESPONSIBILITIES:\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design, implement, and optimize end-to-end data pipelines for processing high-volume datasets using tools such as Spark, Kafka, Flink, etc.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop quantitative models and statistical frameworks to support experimentation, forecasting, and performance measurement.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build and maintain data infrastructure that ensures data quality, consistency, and accessibility for analytical workflows.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with product engineering, product, and operations teams to translate business requirements into production-grade data systems and insights.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conduct A/B tests, causal analysis, and performance evaluations to drive measurable improvements in key metrics.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Implement monitoring, alerting, and automation for data systems to support real-time decision support.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Mentor team members on best practices for scalable data engineering and quantitative problem-solving.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;4+ years of experience building production data pipelines and infrastructure at scale.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Flink, Hadoop).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated expertise in statistical methods, predictive modeling, hypothesis testing, and experimental design.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Solid understanding of cloud services for data storage, processing, and orchestration.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor\u0026#39;s or Master\u0026#39;s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or related quantitative field.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering business impact through reliable systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prior work in consumer technology, or social media domains.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with real-time streaming systems and low-latency data processing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contributions to open-source data tools or publications on large-scale analytics systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Track record of reducing operational costs or improving system efficiency through data optimizations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Have the ability to bridge engineering excellence with rigorous analytical approaches.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;$180,000 - $440,000 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short \u0026amp;amp; long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our \u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://x.ai/legal/recruitment-privacy-notice\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Recruitment Privacy Notice\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4024733007,"name":"Engineering","child_ids":[4064292007,4064383007,4064385007,4046294007,4052172007,4046295007],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4035106007,"name":"Palo Alto, CA","location":"Palo Alto, California","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4054926007}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":null,"ai_opt_out_request_url":null}