Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is making waves with its latest job opening that is sure to excite anime fans and tech enthusiasts alike. The company is currently seeking a Fullstack Engineer for its innovative “Waifus” project, which is garnering attention for its unique and quirky companions.
xAI recently introduced its Companions feature to users of its SuperGrok platform, with characters like Ani, a playful anime goth girl reminiscent of Misa Amane from Death Note, and Rudi, a talking red panda that can become quite unpredictable when set to “Bad Rudi.” The popularity of these companions, especially Ani, has soared online, with users sharing fan art and speculating that Elon Musk may have created a real-life “waifu” through xAI.
With the success of Ani and Rudi, xAI is gearing up to release more companions for its users. The company’s job opening hints at further expansion in this area, with engineers being tasked with developing fast, scalable avatar experiences for Grok. The role will involve real-time media processing, performance optimization, and feature development across multiple platforms, requiring proficiency in Python and offering bonus points for experience in Rust, WebSocket, and WebRTC protocols.
Fullstack Engineers selected for xAI’s Waifu project can expect to receive a competitive salary ranging from $180,000 to $440,000, along with equity, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, disability and life insurance, and various discounts and perks. This unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technology with a touch of anime flair is sure to attract top talent in the tech industry.