About X (Twitter)
X, formerly known as Twitter, is one of the world's largest social media platforms, serving as a real-time public conversation platform. Founded in 2006 by Jack Dorsey, Biz Stone, Evan Williams, and Noah Glass, Twitter revolutionized how people consume and share news and information.
Our Story
Twitter was originally developed as a SMS-based status update service. The platform gained mainstream popularity during the 2007 South by Southwest Interactive conference and became a global phenomenon used by celebrities, politicians, journalists, and billions of users worldwide. In October 2022, Elon Musk acquired Twitter for $44 billion and rebranded it to X in 2023.
Products & Services
X offers microblogging services including short-form posts, direct messaging, Spaces (audio chat rooms), Communities, and X Premium subscription service. The platform serves as a primary source for real-time news, entertainment, and public discourse.
Global Operations
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, X operates offices worldwide including in New York, Austin, London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Singapore. The platform supports multiple languages and serves users across virtually every country.
Careers at X
X offers career opportunities in engineering, machine learning, product management, trust and safety, and business operations. The platform continues to evolve under new leadership with a focus on free speech and platform monetization.