Job Description

xAI is seeking an exceptional Technical Lead to shape the architecture and execution of a new payments platform serving over 600 million users. This role involves building a robust, scalable payments infrastructure at the intersection of fintech and social platforms, focusing on distributed systems, secure transactions, and high-availability architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop fraud protection mechanisms
• Design and implement core components of a payments platform
• Lead technical decisions on architecture, scalability, security, and reliability
• Collaborate with engineering, product, compliance, and infrastructure teams
• Define and uphold engineering standards
• Identify and mitigate technical risks

Requirements

• 8+ years in backend or systems engineering
• Expertise in distributed systems
• Security and compliance knowledge
• Builder mentality and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
• Strong communication skills

Benefits

• No benefits