About xAI
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
Join our team as an Engineering Intern with a Mechanical or Electrical engineering focus to support the design, development, and optimization of advanced data center infrastructure critical to xAI’s AI compute systems. This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, working alongside world-class engineers on projects that push the boundaries of technology.
Responsibilities
Qualified applicants may be reviewed by one or more of the following teams:
Mechanical
- Mechanical Engineering Interns in xAI’s Datacenter will assist in analyzing mechanical systems for data center cooling, including liquid cooling solutions and HVAC systems, to ensure high reliability and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical designs with electrical and thermal systems, ensuring seamless operation of AI compute hardware. This position will have hands-on experience conducting performance testing and data analysis to validate system designs. We invite you to participate in the design process, contributing ideas to optimize space allocation and system scalability. All interns are expected to keep documentation of design processes, test results, and project updates to maintain clear communication with the engineering team.
Electrical
- xAI is looking for Interns who are passionate about advancing human scientific discovery. This position will assist in analyzing electrical systems of high-capacity power distribution (PDUs), UPS systems, and cooling units. Hands-on experience assisting to analyze power needs based on current and project IT loads, keeping an eye for efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical plans with mechanical designs, ensuring seamless operation of AI compute hardware. We encourage you to bring your ideas to the table to optimize efficiency and cost-reduction. All interns are expected to keep documentation of design processes, test results, and project updates to maintain clear communication with the engineering team.
Qualifications
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit) and basic engineering analysis tools.
- Understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, or heat transfer principles, ideally applied to cooling systems. (mechanical)
- Understanding of datacenter electrical systems such as transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS systems. (electrical)
- Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn in a high-impact, technical environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and communicate ideas clearly.
- Passion for xAI’s mission to advance human scientific discovery through AI.
- Ability to lift and move equipment up to 25 pounds during testing or installation tasks.
- Comfort working in a data center environment, including occasional exposure to noise and temperature variations.
Duration
- Summer 2025 (10 weeks, with potential extension based on performance and project needs).
Why Join xAI?
As an Engineering Intern, you’ll contribute to building the infrastructure that powers xAI’s groundbreaking AI systems. You’ll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, work on projects with real-world impact, and grow your skills in a collaborative, mission-driven culture.
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.