Overview

• The Fullstack Engineer – Waifus listing was posted on July 16, offering salaries from $180,000 to $440,000 plus benefits and equity.
• Applicants must have backgrounds in full-stack systems, front-end interactivity and real-time multimedia performance.
• The position will focus on creating anime-inspired waifu avatars to expand Grok’s companion ecosystem beyond existing characters Ani and Rudi.
• Elon Musk has indicated these high-fidelity avatars will be restricted to premium subscribers once they launch.
• This hiring drive underscores xAI’s strategy to diversify user engagement and monetize advanced AI personalities through subscription tiers.