Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, is on the hunt for talented engineers to develop AI anime girl avatars as part of its artificial intelligence model, Grok’s companion feature. The job listing, titled “Fullstack Engineer – Waifus,” offers a lucrative salary to the right candidates.
What is a ‘Waifu’?
A “Waifu” is a term borrowed from Japanese pop culture, referring to a female character from an anime who is seen as a potential romantic partner. xAI is looking for exceptional multimedia engineers and product thinkers to make Grok’s real-time avatar products the best in the world.
Job Details
- Salary range: $180,000 - $440,000 annually
- Location: Palo Alto, California
- Job title: Fullstack Engineer – Waifus
Grok Companion Feature
Elon Musk recently showcased the companion feature on social media, highlighting Grok’s capabilities. “Try Grok Companions. Best possible way to learn quantum mechanics,” Musk said in his post.
Why it Matters
The news comes amid speculation about a possible merger between Tesla Inc. and xAI. Meanwhile, SpaceX is reportedly planning to invest over $2 billion into xAI. Select Tesla vehicles in the U.S. will be compatible with Grok 4, xAI’s latest artificial intelligence model.
Industry Developments
As tensions rise between Musk and President Donald Trump, the White House’s AI Czar, David Sacks, hopes the billionaire will return to the GOP. Musk’s Tesla may face stricter oversight as Trump’s NHTSA pick targets autonomous driving.
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