Aman Gottumukkala, an Indian-origin software engineer based in Texas, has joined Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI. He will work on AI tools that can help developers write software faster and smarter.
Gottumukkala shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), saying he will help build “the best coding AI.” He also mentioned that he has spent the past few years running a small startup with just three people, creating popular tools for Android developers that made millions in revenue.
Elon Musk welcomed him to the xAI team, highlighting the importance of this new addition.
Before joining xAI, Gottumukkala co-founded Firebender, an AI tool that helps programmers write and organize code. Despite being built by only three people, Firebender became popular among developers and earned significant revenue.
The startup was also supported by Y Combinator, a well-known program that helps new technology companies grow.
At xAI, Gottumukkala will focus on creating AI systems that make coding easier and faster. By working with Musk’s team and resources, he hopes to solve tough problems in AI and improve software development for people around the world.