Data Infrastructure Operations Manager (starlink)

SpaceX

Redmond, WA, United States
Base: $115,000.00-$150,000.00 py; bonus/equity: el...
On-site
5+ years experience in procurement or supply chain
Negotiate creative commercial deals with suppliers
Drive acquisition and delivery targets for data categories
SpaceX is seeking a Data Infrastructure Operations Manager for their Starlink project in Redmond, WA. The role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring high-quality data delivery, and driving data acquisition strategies to support AI model development

Job Summary

  • The Infrastructure Operations team is responsible for the end-to-end management of suppliers and delivery of high-quality human-generated data that powers AI model training.
  • Candidates will negotiate flexible deals with key suppliers while maintaining rigorous spend discipline to ensure only meaningful datasets are acquired.
  • Employees receive comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage along with stock options, paid parental leave, and access to company shuttles.

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SpaceX is seeking a Data Infrastructure Operations Manager for their Starlink project in Redmond, WA. The role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring high-quality data delivery, and driving data acquisition strategies to support AI model development.

Salary

Base: $115,000.00-$150,000.00 per year; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for long-term incentives including stock, stock options, or cash awards; Benefits: Comprehensive medical/vision/dental, 401(k), paid parental leave, 3 weeks vacation, 10+ holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years experience in procurement or supply chain
  • Negotiate creative commercial deals with suppliers
  • Drive acquisition and delivery targets for data categories
  • Manage spend discipline and budget commitment
  • Align sourcing strategy with engineering requirements

Nice-to-have

  • Self-starter able to identify improvements with minimal direction
  • Experience managing technical or construction projects end-to-end
  • Ability to tackle complex and ambiguous problems
  • Interest in data analysis, visualization, or financial analysis
  • Commitment to reusability, renewability, and sustainability goals

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years experience in hardware, product management, engineering, procurement, supply chain, strategy, operations, or technology
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for required authorizations

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship, green card, refugee status, asylee status, or eligibility for required authorizations

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