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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. OPERATIONS ENGINEER, APPLIED AI (SPACEPORT FACILITIES) As an Operations Engineer at SpaceX, you will act as a key technical partner by helping internal teams across different programs explore the capabilities of different platforms and design smart, effective strategies for incorporating large language models into their products and infrastructure. This role blends strong technical depth with strong interpersonal skills to empower different teams within the company to create powerful AI-powered solutions while prioritizing safety and responsible deployment. You’ll collaborate closely with Production, Facilities, Finance, & Experience teams to support them from early exploration all the way through successful implementation. Using your engineering background, you will build practical testing approaches and create robust system designs that deliver meaningful results. RESPONSIBILITIES: Proactively identify operational challenges/inefficiencies within the organization, determine root cause, and develop appropriate solutions Work alongside internal teams to uncover their needs and design technical approaches that closely align with their goals Serve as the main technical point of contact, supporting end-to-end while coordinating with internal teams to ensure strong outcomes Build prototypes and proof-of-concept applications that clearly illustrate effective ways to integrate with Grok Advise on system-on-system architecture and support teams in developing advanced applications powered by LLMs – Large Language Models Keep current evolving LLM technologies, best practices, and the tools commonly used in fast-moving environments BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline 2+ years of experience working in engineering or operations/process development PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Hands-on experience supporting cross- functional teams and a solid grasp of their fast-paced environment, limited resources, and specific pain points, specifically in engineering disciplines Knowledge of common LLM techniques including prompt design, evaluation methods, agent systems, and retrieval architecture Previous experience innovating process improvements, AI integrations, and AI system design in an enterprise setting Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deliver expeditious results across multiple parallel priorities Experience building reporting tools using SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, or similar Positive, "can-do" attitude, self-starter, and ability to work in a high-pace dynamic environment ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time to visit different sites This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite – remote work not considered ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here . SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.