Expert Team Lead, SWE
About this role
Expert Team Lead, SWE is a full-time position based in Palo Alto, California, as well as various international locations and remote options, designed for individuals with prior data labeling and leadership experience who want to manage AI training operations. This role suits professionals capable of combining hands-on annotation work with team coaching to drive model performance.
Role Overview
Expert Team Lead, SWE is a hands-on leadership position at xAI responsible for managing a team of full-time employees and contractors who generate training data and evaluations. The professional in this role sets quality standards, reviews domain-specific tasks, and refines operational processes as the organization scales.
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Nice to Have
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Salary and Benefits
US-based compensation ranges from $104,000 to $170,400 USD, determined by experience, skills, education, and geographic location. The total rewards package includes equity, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid sick leave, and employee discounts. Benefits vary by location, jurisdiction, and employment type, with international compensation details provided during the recruitment process.
About the Company
xAI builds artificial intelligence systems designed to understand the universe and support humanity. The organization features a flat structure, a small and motivated team, and an emphasis on engineering excellence, hands-on contribution, and clear communication.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please visit the official company careers page.
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Questions candidates ask
What is the salary range for the Expert Team Lead, SWE role?
For candidates based in the United States, the base salary ranges from $104,000 to $170,400 USD per year, depending on factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. International compensation details are shared during recruitment.
Where can the person in this role be located?
Candidates must reside in the United States, Dubai, Ireland, United Kingdom, Japan, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Philippines, or Singapore. Remote work options are also available within these regions.
What level of experience is required?
Applicants need at least 1 year of hands-on experience in data labeling, annotation, AI training or evaluation, content quality, or related operational domains, alongside professional experience building scalable technology applications.
Are benefits provided with this position?
Yes. Eligible US-based positions include equity, medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, disability and life insurance, and paid sick leave. Benefits vary by location, jurisdiction, and employment type.
Is this a purely managerial role or does it involve hands-on work?
This is a hands-on leadership role. The individual will lead and coach a team while also personally executing labeling and review work.