Creative Technologist, 6 Months Fixed Term Job at X Development, LLC in Mountain

X is Alphabet’s moonshot factory with a mission of inventing and launching “moonshot” technologies that could someday make the world a radically better place. We are a diverse group of inventors and entrepreneurs who build and launch technologies that aim to improve the lives of millions, even billions, of people. Our goal : 10x impact on the world’s most intractable problems, not just 10% improvement. We approach projects that have the aspiration and riskiness of research with the speed and ambition of a startup. As an innovation engine, X focuses on repeatedly turning breakthrough-technology ideas into the foundations for large, sustainable businesses.

The Role :

In this role, you will work closely with our early stage teams to understand the capabilities and limitations of breakthrough technologies, identify opportunities for artistic applications, and push the boundaries of current moonshot developments.

How you will make 10x Impact :

You're like a theme park ride designer, leveraging cutting edge hardware and software to envision meaningful and transformative experiences. But here your theme park is the entire world.

• Inspire and Translate : Act as a creative conduit between our technical teams and the broader world. Bring your own novel and idiosyncratic approach to solving problems and launching moonshots through a creative lens
• Research and Experiment : Conduct independent research into emerging artistic practices and technologies, bringing fresh perspectives and new methodologies to our Research and Development process.
• Document and Share : Document your creative process, findings, and project outcomes; contributing to our internal knowledge base and inspiring future interdisciplinary work.
• Ideate and Prototype : Rapidly prototype experiments at the intersection of technology and the arts

What you should have :

It’d be great if you also had these :

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000 - $216,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Equal Opportunity at X

At X, we celebrate difference and strive to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

This position is located in Mountain View, CA. Are you able to commute to the office and / or are you willing to relocate?

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