Mobile Android Engineer

Full Time

New York, NY; Palo Alto, CAPosted 9 days ago

Role Overview

Xai is hiring a Mobile Android Engineer. This is a full-time role in New York, NY; Palo Alto. Part of Xai's Mobile hiring, posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Mobile roles is $62k-$78k (based on 25 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

ABOUT xAI

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 employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We're seeking an exceptional Android engineer to join a small, high-impact team dedicated to creating the world's most valuable AI application, judged by the impact it delivers to users. You'll shape cutting-edge mobile experiences, blending technical mastery with a keen product sense to deliver brilliance that resonates with users. You will work on the most critical product or technical challenge at any given time.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficient in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose and reactive programming.
Has a strong product sense and high craft bar. Builds intuitive and delightful user experiences.
Experienced in architecting modern large production apps while embodying technical excellence.
Strong sense of ownership and agency. Able to put on multiple hats and take responsibility for large areas.
Able to optimize for performance, stability and reliability.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

A proven track record of shipping standout apps or features that demonstrate both technical excellence and exceptional product intuition.
Deep expertise in the Android ecosystem and related development tools (Android Studio, Gradle, etc.).
Rust for working with our backend components.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$180,000 - $440,000 USD

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

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How do I apply for the Mobile Android Engineer position at Xai?

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Where is the Mobile Android Engineer position at Xai located?

This position is based in New York, NY; Palo Alto. Xai has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Mobile Android Engineer at Xai earn?

Xai has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Mobile Android Engineer role at Xai posted?

This role was posted on June 30, 2026 (9 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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