xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. 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. All engineers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Growth Lead to spearhead initiatives that drive revenue and expansion for xAI, fueling our mission to advance AI-driven solutions and establish X as the trusted global digital public square. In this multifaceted role, you will blend strategy, operations, and analytics to catalyze rapid growth in the evolving AI landscape. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will develop innovative growth strategies, optimize operations, and tackle high-impact challenges to enhance xAI’s market presence. Ideal candidates are entrepreneurial, data-driven, and passionate about delivering results in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Responsibilities- Lead critical growth projects, partnering with Engineering, Operations, and Go-to-Market teams to drive impactful outcomes.
- Develop and refine growth strategies, funnels, and pipelines to meet the needs of strategic customers and market demands.
- Oversee growth operations, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with xAI’s business objectives.
- Present regular progress updates to xAI’s executive team, contributing to the strategic direction of the company.
- Address high-priority growth challenges, setting new standards for xAI’s market presence and influence.
- 5+ years of experience in growth, product, operations, or software engineering roles.
- Prior experience with operations-heavy business models (e.g., on-demand, marketplace, logistics, or supply chain).
- Strong technical background, with the ability to perform data analytics using SQL or Python (a STEM degree is ideal).
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and a robust analytical approach, with experience leveraging data to inform growth strategies.
- An entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable navigating ambiguity and scaling new products or services from the ground up.
- Experience working on operational challenges or as a consultant in high-growth environments.
- Proven ability to build and scale growth initiatives from scratch in a tech or AI-driven organization.
- Strong collaboration skills, with experience partnering across diverse, cross-functional teams.
- A passion for xAI’s mission to advance AI and foster open public discourse.
- A proactive, results-driven approach with a touch of humor to thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
- You must own and have reliable access to a smartphone.
$150,000 - $220,000 USD
BenefitsBase 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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.
xAI is an equal opportunity employer.
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