x.ai is hiring : Video Games Tutor in Palo Alto

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.

About the Role

As an AI Tutor specialized in video games, you will contribute to xAI\'s mission by training and refining Grok to excel in video game concepts, mechanics, and generation. Your work will directly impact Grok\'s capabilities in producing engaging, fun, innovative video games, enabling users to explore AI-assisted game design and fostering advancements in interactive entertainment through accurate annotations and iterative testing.

Responsibilities

You will use proprietary software to provide labels, annotations, and inputs on projects involving game mechanics, narratives, and design elements. You must support the delivery of high-quality curated data that enhances AI\'s understanding of gaming principles and outputs. In this effort, you will collaborate with technical staff to develop tasks that improve AI\'s ability to generate and refine video game content. You’ll also work with technical staff to improve annotation tools for efficient workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated high proficiency in Game Design, Computer Science, Interactive Media, or a related field.
• Experience in game design, particularly indie game development, with a portfolio of created or contributed projects.
• Demonstrated strong judgment in video game quality, including appreciation for mechanics, storytelling, and player experience.
• Ability to rigorously test and evaluate AI-generated video games for functionality, creativity, and engagement.
• Proficiency in analyzing gaming content, with strong skills in gameplay critique and iterative improvement.
• Strong ability to reference game development tools, trends, and examples for precise annotations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and creative skills.
• Commitment to developing AI that advances video game innovation.

Preferred Qualifications

Location & Other Expectations

Compensation

$45 / hour - $100 / hour

Hourly pay is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI. Specific benefits vary by country, depending on your country of residence you may have access to medical benefits. We do not offer benefits for part-time roles.

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