User-pvn5uAug 29, 2026

xAI process moved fast then just stopped

Hack2hire Community · 2026-08-29T00:00:00.335Z

xAI process moved fast then just stopped Got cold outreach from an xAI recruiter, they list it as SpaceX org but it's actually xAI, they clarify that on the call. 15 min chat, asked about my backend stack and clearance eligibility, said they'd move me forward same day. Tech lead screen was supposed to be 15 minutes but ran almost 30, he joined late and then got really into talking about the mission before we even got to my background. Walked through a recent project, standard follow ups on what...

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emilywu96Aug 29, 2026

the fast turnaround thing matches what I heard too, moved really quick then radio silence

User-9rd0xAug 29, 2026

damn eating lunch on camera during your interview is wild, sorry that happened

chloe.chenAug 29, 2026

yeah I couldn't tell if I should say something or just roll with it lol

noahdavis8264Aug 29, 2026

debug style questions feel so much harder to prep for than standard LC tbh

rohanvermaAug 29, 2026

how'd they phrase the clearance question, just yes or no or more detailed?

chloe.chenAug 29, 2026

pretty much just are you a citizen and would you be open to relocating for it

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