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 and researchers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.
About the Role
As a Corporate Finance Lead, you’ll shape xAI’s corporate finance strategy, driving operational KPI modeling to fuel our rapid growth. This role demands a relentless finance powerhouse—someone who can build cutting-edge financial models for a trailblazing AI company. Based in the Bay Area, you’ll be a critical member of our high-stakes, no-nonsense finance team, shaping the financial engine that powers our innovation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead financial analysis and forecasting to support xAI’s global scaling, ensuring surgical accuracy in every projection
- Design and own sophisticated operational KPI models to monitor performance and drive monetization strategies with precision
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, enforce financial discipline, and deliver valuable insights.
- Tackle high-stakes financial projects—mastering working capital, cost structures, and strategic pivots under tight timelines
- Deliver crisp, data-driven, actionable recommendations to leadership that drive immediate impact
Qualifications:
- 2–4 years as an Investment Banking Analyst, with a strong preference for tech sector experience—proven expertise in complex financial modeling is non-negotiable.
- A high-octane performer who thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments—grit and resilience are essential.
- Exceptional natural analytical skills, paired with a proven track record of delivering under pressure.
- Elite communication abilities—capable of translating intricate financial data into clear, compelling narratives for diverse stakeholders.
Annual Salary Range
$160,000 - $200,000 USD
xAI is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, medical conditions, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
xAI reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment:
- Access to information technology systems and confidential information, including proprietary and trade secret information, and/or user data;
- Interacting with internal and/or external clients and colleagues; and
- Exercising sound judgment.
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xAI San Francisco, California, USA Office
3180 18th St., San Francisco, CA, United States
xAI Palo Alto, California, USA Office
1450 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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