SpaceX
SpaceX is currently hiring for 35 data science, machine learning and AI roles, mostly for AI engineers, data engineers and data scientists. Openings are based in Seattle, Palo Alto and Washington, DC. The skills SpaceX asks for most often are Python, AI, Data Science and Software Engineering. Hiring teams include Starshield AI Engineering, Logistics - Starlink and Starlink Enterprise Sales & Account Management. Across 29 listings that published pay, the median advertised base salary is $183k a year. We've listed 54 roles at SpaceX since July 2026.
At a glance
- Website
- spacex.com
- Teams
- Starshield AI Engineering (12) · Logistics - Starlink (4) · Starlink Enterprise Sales & Account Management (3) · Starlink Network Engineering (3) · Vehicle Engineering Software & AI (3) · Starlink Ground Network Engineering (2) · Falcon and Dragon Avionics & Software Engineering (1) · Materials Management - Hawthorne Dragon (1)
- Seniority
- Senior (21) · Mid (10) · Junior (1)
- Remote
- 0 of 35 open roles
- Advertised pay
- $183k median · $138k–$285k typical (29 listings, annual USD)
- On the board since
- July 2026 · 54 roles listed
35 roles at SpaceX
Past roles at SpaceX
Positions we’ve listed that are now closed — kept for reference.
Working at SpaceX: common questions
Is SpaceX hiring data scientists right now?
Yes — SpaceX has 35 open data science, machine learning or AI roles on the board, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. The most recent was posted on October 8, 2026.
What kind of data roles does SpaceX hire for?
Current openings break down as AI Engineer (16), Data Engineer (7) and Data Scientist (2). They sit in teams such as Starshield AI Engineering, Logistics - Starlink, Starlink Enterprise Sales & Account Management and Starlink Network Engineering.
What skills does SpaceX look for?
The most requested skills are Python, AI, Data Science, Software Engineering, Kubernetes and Machine Learning. Python appears in 26 of 35 listings.
Does SpaceX offer remote data jobs?
None of SpaceX's current data roles are marked remote — they are based in Seattle, Palo Alto and Washington, DC.
Where is SpaceX hiring?
Open roles are based in Seattle, Palo Alto and Washington, DC.
What seniority levels does SpaceX hire at?
By seniority, openings are senior (21), mid (10) and junior (1).
How much does SpaceX pay data scientists?
Across 29 listings that published a salary, the median advertised base pay is $183k a year, with most falling between $138k and $285k. Figures are converted to annual US dollars and reflect advertised ranges, not confirmed offers.