Rust/C++ Backend Engineer — Scalable, Reliable Systems
Backend engineer (posted for xAI) building scalable, reliable production systems that power grok.com and its API. Day to day involves writing Rust or C++, improving performance and infrastructure reliability, and working closely with teammates on distributed systems with observability practices.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Expertise in Rust or C++
- Experience with distributed systems
- Familiarity with observability and reliability practices
- Strong collaboration with teammates to address pain points and improve performance
Full description
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.