Data Infrastructure Operations Specialist II (Starlink)
SpaceX · Redmond, WA
Posted 19 days ago · $95,000.00-$120,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3062 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.
About this role
As a Data Infrastructure Operations Specialist II at SpaceX, you will manage supplier relationships and ensure the delivery of high-quality datasets that support AI model training and improvement. Your role involves negotiating deals, tracking project statuses, and improving sourcing processes while collaborating with internal teams and external partners. You will also analyze supplier performance and maintain budget discipline to enhance model performance.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.
What you need
- 3+ years of experience and a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience in hardware or product management, engineering, procurement, supply chain management, strategy and operations, or technology.
Nice to have
- Self-starting with the ability to identify areas for improvement with minimal direction
- Experience in managing technical or construction projects from beginning to end
- Ability to tackle complex and ambiguous problems
- Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience or interest in data analysis, data visualization, and/or financial analysis
What you get
- Pay range: $95,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
- Eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- Must be willing to work long hours and occasional weekends to support launch and critical project timelines.
- No specific technology stack mentioned, which may imply a focus on general sourcing and operations rather than technical skills.
- The role may involve high-pressure situations given the nature of the AI industry and project timelines.
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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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