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Spring 2027 Business Operations Internship/Co-op

xAI · Palo Alto / New York

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Posted
Oct 2, 2026
Tracked open for 22 days
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Typical operations & people pay at xAI: $100K–$143K — median of 8 listed ranges.

Across all startups we track: $139K–$184K for operations & people roles (2,138 listed ranges).

About the role

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.


ABOUT THE ROLE:

SpaceXAI seeks extraordinary students to join us for Spring 2027 business operations roles. As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees who will help you apply your knowledge and grow your skills on projects that have a significant impact. If you’ve demonstrated a commitment to academic success and motivation to apply your knowledge outside of the classroom, you are a great candidate! 

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. This includes Grok, the frontier AI model for everything you need, trained on the world's largest supercluster, and developing Starmind, a new constellation of satellites capturing solar energy in space to power low-cost, high-performance AI compute for Earth. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or graduate program
  • 3+ months experience in corporate and business functions (data analysis, finance, human resources, IT, government affairs, legal, advertising, and sales is applicable) 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • GPA of 3.5 or above
  • Strong interpersonal skills (examples: leading a student organization or working successfully in teams)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with different groups and teams
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
  • Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in January or March 2027

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Business Operations Intern/Freshman/Sophomore: $24.50 USD per hour    
Business Operations Intern/Junior/Senior: $25 USD per hour 
Business Operations Intern/Completed Bachelor's: $25 USD per hour 
Business Operations Intern/Completed Master's: $26 USD per hour 

Your salary will be determined by academic level. Hourly pay is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXAI. You may also be eligible for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs, as well as access to our comprehensive medical coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.

SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

From xAI's careers page. First seen Oct 5, 2026, last verified Oct 25, 2026.

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