Spring 2027 Business Operations Internship/Co-op

Xai

Palo Alto, CA

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at undergraduate or graduate students with business function experience who can thrive in a dynamic, flat-structured environment.

Best fit for

Students with academic excellence and prior experience in corporate functions who value initiative and impact
— “demonstrated a commitment to academic success and motivation to apply your knowledge outside of the classroom”
Candidates who can adapt to shifting priorities and work independently in a fast-moving startup environment
— “dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements”
Individuals who are comfortable with cross-functional collaboration and leadership through performance
— “operate with a flat organizational structure. Leadership is given to those who show initiative”

Things to consider

The role may not be suitable for candidates who prefer remote or part-time work arrangements
— “Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks”

How to stand out

Highlight academic achievements and specific projects that demonstrate business impact
— “demonstrated a commitment to academic success and motivation to apply your knowledge”
Emphasize experience leading teams or student organizations to showcase interpersonal skills
— “Strong interpersonal skills (examples: leading a student organization or working successfully in teams)”
Demonstrate analytical prowess with examples of problem-solving in business contexts
— “Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

Applying knowledge and growing skills on projects that have a significant impact

Typical background

Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or graduate program

Skills & requirements

Required

Experience In Corporate And Business Functions (data Analysis, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Government Affairs, Legal, Advertising, And Sales)

Preferred

GPA Of 3.5 Or AboveStrong Interpersonal Skills (examples: Leading A Student Organization Or Working Successfully In Teams)Strong Analytical And Problem-solving Skills With Attention To DetailAbility To Work Cross-functionally With Different Groups And TeamsAbility To Work Effectively In A Dynamic Environment With Changing Needs And RequirementsAbility To Work Independently And In A Team, Take Initiative, And Communicate Effectively

Stack & domain

Data AnalysisFinanceHuman ResourcesITGovernment AffairsLegalAdvertisingSalesLeadershipProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkBusiness OperationsAI Systems

About the role

Original posting from Xai via Greenhouse

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.

Source: Xai careers (Greenhouse)