[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Benzinga [@Benzinga](/creator/twitter/Benzinga) on x 306.7K followers Created: 2025-07-16 20:59:54 UTC Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, is now hiring engineers to build anime-style “waifu” avatars for Grok, its conversational AI model. The job listing, titled “Fullstack Engineer – Waifus,” appeared this week on xAI’s careers page and offers salaries ranging from $XXXXXXX to $XXXXXXX for candidates based in Palo Alto. “Waifu” refers to a fictional female character from anime typically viewed as a romantic companion. xAI says it wants to build Grok's real-time avatar feature into “the best in the world,” and is seeking engineers who can develop interactive, multimedia-driven experiences. Musk promoted the new feature on X, calling it the “best possible way to learn quantum mechanics.” While he framed the waifu-style avatars as an educational tool, the announcement stirred both curiosity and skepticism online. This news lands amid ongoing speculation about deeper ties between Tesla and xAI. Investors like Gary Black have pushed for any merger decisions to go to Tesla shareholders. Meanwhile, SpaceX is reportedly planning to invest over $X billion into xAI. xAI’s Grok X will also be integrated into select Tesla vehicles, expanding the AI’s reach. Whether Musk’s bet on anime-style AI companions will catch on is still unclear, but the high salaries show he's serious about building them.  XXXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [careers](/topic/careers) [listing](/topic/listing) [waifu](/topic/waifu) [xai](/topic/xai) [coins ai](/topic/coins-ai) [elon musk](/topic/elon-musk) [Post Link](https://x.com/Benzinga/status/1945589231490850946)
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Benzinga @Benzinga on x 306.7K followers
Created: 2025-07-16 20:59:54 UTC
Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, is now hiring engineers to build anime-style “waifu” avatars for Grok, its conversational AI model.
The job listing, titled “Fullstack Engineer – Waifus,” appeared this week on xAI’s careers page and offers salaries ranging from $XXXXXXX to $XXXXXXX for candidates based in Palo Alto.
“Waifu” refers to a fictional female character from anime typically viewed as a romantic companion. xAI says it wants to build Grok's real-time avatar feature into “the best in the world,” and is seeking engineers who can develop interactive, multimedia-driven experiences.
Musk promoted the new feature on X, calling it the “best possible way to learn quantum mechanics.” While he framed the waifu-style avatars as an educational tool, the announcement stirred both curiosity and skepticism online.
This news lands amid ongoing speculation about deeper ties between Tesla and xAI. Investors like Gary Black have pushed for any merger decisions to go to Tesla shareholders. Meanwhile, SpaceX is reportedly planning to invest over $X billion into xAI.
xAI’s Grok X will also be integrated into select Tesla vehicles, expanding the AI’s reach. Whether Musk’s bet on anime-style AI companions will catch on is still unclear, but the high salaries show he's serious about building them.
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