Image & Video Tutor
TLDR
Contribute to AI development by training Grok to interpret and produce visual content, while collaborating with technical teams to enhance multimedia understanding.
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 employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.
About the Role
As an AI Tutor specialized in image and video, you will contribute to xAI's mission by training and refining Grok to interpret and produce visual content with precision and a keen artistic insight. Key to this role is expertise in cinematography or videography, a track record of producing and sharing visual works (including via online platforms), experience creating short films, advertisements, or marketing materials, and a refined aesthetic judgment in visual composition and storytelling.
Responsibilities
You will use proprietary software to provide labels, annotations, and inputs on projects involving images, videos, and multimedia elements. You must support the delivery of high-quality curated data that captures visual nuances and enhances Grok’s understanding of cinematographic techniques. To this end, you will collaborate with technical staff to develop tasks that improve Grok’s ability to interpret and generate visual narratives effectively. You’ll also work with technical staff to improve annotation tools for efficient workflows.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated high proficiency in Film, Media Studies, Visual Arts, or a related field.
- Demonstrated expertise in cinematography or videography, including hands-on production and a keen eye for high-quality visual aesthetics.
- Proficiency in analyzing and critiquing visual media, with strong skills in composition, lighting, editing, and narrative flow.
- Ability to reference industry standards, trends, and tools for evaluating and annotating visual content.
- Strong communication and analytical skills.
- Strong written and verbal English skills.
- Commitment to developing AI that excels in visual interpretation and creation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Portfolio of published visual content, such as films, videos, or online posts, including short movies, ads, or marketing campaigns.
- Experience in film production, video editing, content creation, or roles involving visual critique and feedback.
Location & Other Expectations
- Tutor roles may be offered as full-time, part-time, or contractor positions, depending on role needs and candidate fit. They may be performed remotely from any location worldwide, subject to legal eligibility, time-zone compatibility, and role specific needs.
- For US based candidates, please note we are unable to hire in the states of Wyoming and Illinois at this time.
- We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
- For those who will be working from a personal device, your computer must be a Chromebook, Mac with MacOS 11.0 or later, or Windows 10 or later.
Compensation
US based candidates: $45/hour - $75/hour depending on factors including relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and qualifications.
International candidates: Information will be provided to you during the recruitment process.
Benefits
Benefits vary based on employment type, location and jurisdiction. Benefits for eligible U.S. based positions include health insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave. Specific details and role specific information will be provided to you during the interview process.
xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Benefits for eligible U.S. based positions include health insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave.
xAI builds advanced AI systems designed to deeply understand the universe and support humanity's quest for knowledge. Targeting innovators and thinkers, our platform emphasizes engineering excellence and hands-on collaboration, fostering an environment where curiosity drives results.
- Founded
- Founded 2023
- Employees
- 51-200 employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services
- Total raised
- $44M raised