Summer 2027 Business Operations Internship/Co-op

Xai
Palo Alto, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Students with academic excellence and cross-functional experience will find this hands-on internship role at SpaceXAI in Palo Alto, CA. The flat organizational structure and emphasis on initiative suggest a preference for self-driven candidates with a history of leadership.

Best fit for

  • Students with academic excellence and cross-functional experience in business operations
    — “demonstrated a commitment to academic success and motivation to apply your knowledge outside of the classroom”
  • Candidates who have led teams or student organizations and thrive in dynamic environments
    — “Strong interpersonal skills (examples: leading a student organization or working successfully in teams)”
  • Individuals who prioritize communication and can deliver concise, accurate insights
    — “able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates”

Things to consider

  • Onsite commitment is mandatory for at least 12 consecutive weeks starting in May or June 2027
    — “Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in May or June 2027”
  • Compensation varies based on academic level, which may influence candidate expectations
    — “Your salary will be determined by academic level”

How to stand out

  • Showcase cross-functional collaboration experience in projects or coursework
    — “Ability to work cross-functionally with different groups and teams”
  • Emphasize your ability to work independently and take initiative in your application materials
    — “Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • applying knowledge to projects with significant impact
  • working cross-functionally
  • communicating effectively
Typical background
businessdata analysis

Skills & requirements

Required

Business OperationsData AnalysisProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamwork

Preferred

Strong GPAInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsCross-functional Collaboration

Stack & domain

Data AnalysisFinanceITHuman ResourcesLegalAdvertisingSalesLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingAIBusiness Operations

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 Summer 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 May or June 2027

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Business Operations Intern/Freshman/Sophomore: $24.50 USD per hour   Business Operations Intern/Junior/Senior: $25 USD per hourBusiness Operations Intern/Completed Bachelor's: $25.50 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)

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