Elon Musk Announces Hiring Spree for Tesla and xAI Amid AI Expansion

Elon Musk says Tesla and xAI is hiring! Check if there's a job for you

Elon Musk has announced that Tesla and xAI are both hiring network engineers and technicians, on a post on X (Formerly Twitter). "Both @Tesla and @xAI are looking to hire networking engineers & technicians," he wrote. Though these are engineering and technical roles, Musk had expessed his views in the past about hiring MBAs, whom he felt lose sight of their goals, by becoming too focused on numbers and spreadsheets. Also Read: Zomato's Deepinder Goyal becomes a billionaire after Zomato rally due to Blinkit's growth Musk, the richest person in the world with a net worth of $252 billion, is the CEO of Tesla, based in Austin, Texas. It is one of the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. He is also the founder and CEO of San Francisco-based xAI. He owns X as well, purchasing it outright for $44 billion in October 2022, back when it was called 'Twitter.' He changed the name to 'X' in 2023. xAI an artificial intelligence (AI) startup founded by Musk with a mission "to understand the true nature of the universe". The startup also strives to create an AI capable of advanced mathematical reasoning, which isn't seen in current models. In May, xAI got $6 billion in Series B funding from investors like Valor Equity Partners, Vy Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, Kingdom Holding, and some others. Also Read: UP's hybrid car concessions not for all hybrids, conditions to be announced: Which cars are eligible? xAI unveiled Grok, a generative AI chatbot, competing with OpenAI's ChatGPT, which Musk also co-founded, but left in 2018 citing future conflict of interests due to Tesla developing AI for use in self-driving cars. However, Sam Altman, the current CEO of OpenAI said that it was a failed proposal to take over OpenAI fully that led to his departure.

Elon Musk is hiring techies for Tesla and xAI, the startup that aims to 'understand the Universe'

Elon Musk has revealed that Tesla and xAI are seeking to hire network engineers and technicians. The announcement was made through a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. "Both @Tesla and @xAI are looking to hire networking engineers & technicians," Musk wrote. Although these are technical roles, Musk has previously expressed skepticism about hiring MBAs, believing they can become overly focused on metrics and spreadsheets, losing sight of their primary objectives. Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest individual with a net worth of $252 billion, is the CEO of Tesla, one of the leading electric vehicle manufacturers, headquartered in Austin, Texas. He also founded and serves as CEO of xAI, a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence startup. Additionally, Musk owns X, which he acquired for $44 billion in October 2022 when it was still known as Twitter. The platform was rebranded to X in 2023. xAI, an artificial intelligence startup founded by Musk, aims to "understand the true nature of the universe" and develop AI with advanced mathematical reasoning capabilities, a feature lacking in current AI models. In May, xAI secured $6 billion in Series B funding from investors including Valor Equity Partners, Vy Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, Fidelity Management & Research Company, and Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal's Kingdom Holding. xAI introduced Grok, a generative AI chatbot designed to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT. Musk co-founded OpenAI but left in 2018, citing potential conflicts of interest as Tesla also develops AI for self-driving cars. However, Sam Altman, OpenAI's current CEO, claimed Musk's departure was due to a failed attempt to take over OpenAI completely.

Elon Musk's Tesla And xAI Look To Hire Networking Engineers Amid AI Expansion Plans - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)

Elon Musk's Tesla Inc. TSLA and xAI are on the lookout for networking engineers and technicians, with a focus on Memphis for elite fiber tech roles. What Happened: Musk's post quoted xAI, which stated, "Come help xAI route photons as an elite fiber tech in Memphis!" The announcement was accompanied by an image of Musk working with wires, on social media platform X. Memphis, a city in Tennessee, is known for its thriving tech industry and is home to several fiber optic networks. The roles being offered by Tesla and xAI are expected to be highly sought after by tech professionals. Network engineers are vital for AI because they design and maintain the infrastructure that supports efficient data transfer, scalability, security, and performance optimization crucial for AI systems to operate effectively and reliably. The announcement comes amid fierce competition for AI talent. Earlier this month, Musk revealed that OpenAI has been aggressively recruiting engineers from Tesla with substantial compensation packages. This has led Musk to move some of Tesla's promising engineers to xAI. Additionally, Tesla is set to invest around $10 billion in AI training and inference in 2024, as stated by Musk on social media. The company has already increased its AI training computing by over 130% in the first quarter of the year, spending $1 billion on AI infrastructure. During Tesla's first-quarter earnings call, Musk emphasized that Tesla should be recognized as an AI and robotics company, not just an auto manufacturer. According to Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas, Musk's AI ambitions are closely tied to Tesla's success. He noted that AI's demand for capital and data increases Tesla's importance within Musk's business ecosystem, often referred to as the "Muskonomy." See Also: Elon Musk Surprised To Learn Tesla Influencer Earns 50-100 Times More At YouTube Than At X: 'Wow, You Really Get So Much...' Why It Matters: This move by Tesla and xAI comes on the heels of the former's resumed hiring in North America after a significant global workforce reduction. The new hires are primarily for the fields of autopilot and robotics, aligning with Musk's vision to transform Tesla into a full-blown AI and robotics company. Despite reports of poor working conditions and layoffs, Tesla saw a near 64% surge in job applications in 2023, reinforcing its status as a highly desirable employer. However, Musk's management practices have been criticized, with his direct involvement in hiring and firing processes raising questions about the legality and efficiency of his management style. Despite these challenges, Tesla has shown signs of a growth strategy shift, with new job openings in sales, vehicle service, and energy storage, indicating a potential shift in the company's approach. Read Next: Elon Musk Says SpaceX Making 'Important' Design Changes To Starship Ahead Of Its Fifth Test Flight Image Via Flickr This story was generated using Benzinga Neuro and edited by Kaustubh Bagalkote Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs