Role Overview
Xai is hiring a Mobile iOS 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 iOS 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 product brilliance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Dream up and craft delightful, intuitive user experiences that redefine how people interact with AI on mobile.
- Obsess over every pixel, animation, and interaction, ensuring the experience feels magical and seamless.
- Build blazing-fast, highly performant systems where every millisecond counts.
- Drive technical and product decisions, collaborating with AI researchers and engineers to deploy state-of-the-art models globally.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Expert in Swift, with deep knowledge of UIKit and SwiftUI.
- Proficient in performance optimization—memory, CPU, GPU—using low-level tools to deliver blazing-fast systems.
- Experienced in designing and shipping intuitive, pixel-perfect mobile UIs that redefine how users interact with AI.
- Skilled in concurrency and reactive programming (Combine) for responsive, real-time apps.
- Built high-throughput integrations with APIs (REST, gRPC) or AI model outputs, ensuring seamless data flow.
- Capable of owning complex features end-to-end, from architecture to App Store deployment, with a focus on speed and scalability.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Deep expertise in the Apple ecosystem and related development tools.
- Rust for working with our backend components.
- AVFoundation for real-time audio processing.
- Track record of shipping standout apps or standout features within apps.
- Deep expertise in iOS development, particularly with Swift. We seek individuals who operate at the highest levels of their craft.
- Excel at delivering results swiftly, often in a fraction of the time others require. Speed is a core value at xAI—we must act decisively to succeed.
- A sharp product sense, with an ability to empathize with users, anticipate their needs, and translate that into features that delight and deliver value.
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, 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. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
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How do I apply for the Mobile iOS Engineer position at Xai?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Xai. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Mobile iOS 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 iOS 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 iOS Engineer role at Xai posted?
This role was posted on June 30, 2026 (10 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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