How you will make 10x impact:
- Value-Based Modeling: Develop data-driven pricing frameworks that align with customer value realization rather than just cost-plus models.
- Market Analysis: Conduct competitive benchmarking and research on emerging AI monetization trends (e.g., token-based pricing vs. seat-based).
- Financial Impact Assessment: Build sensitivity models to forecast revenue and margin impact based on different pricing levers.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, Engineering, and Sales to understand the cost of goods sold (COGS) and "willingness to pay" (WTP).
This project aims to push the limits of science and modeling as we know them and to prove how we can radically accelerate our understanding of the world
- Location: X's headquarters in Mountain View, CA
- Start Date(s): May/June 2026 (full-time); 12-14 weeks on average
- Duration: a flexible 4 mo. to 1 year program based on project team needs and your availability
Throughout your MBA Internship, you can expect:
- To be placed on at least one of our confidential or public X projects
- To get paid competitively and with Google benefits
- To understand mindsets for radical innovation and how projects flow through the Factory to value creation
- To be part of a lively community of other Interns and Residents
What you should have:
- Currently pursuing an MBA (please do not apply if you have already graduated).
- 2+ years of professional experience in hardtech, software, manufacturing, finance, venture capital (and/or CVC), or management consulting.
- Exceptional ability to write strategy documents and deliver presentations that simplify complex ideas.
- Self-directed and able to drive multiple workstreams to completion in a fast-paced environment
It’d be great if you also had these:
- Transactional experience (VC, PE, M & A)
- Experience with AI & ML
- Experience working with geospatial data, or in / across risk transfer sectors
- Experience with financial modeling
- Ability to influence without authority
Additional public information:
https://www.wired.com/video/watch/astro-teller-captain-of-moonshots-at-x-speaks-at-wired25
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2019-10-10/alphabet-x-s-astro-teller-on-bloomberg-studio-1-0-video
The US base salary range for this position is $109,000 - $121,000 + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include benefits.
X, The Moonshot Factory Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about X, The Moonshot Factory and has not been reviewed or approved by X, The Moonshot Factory.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for core technical and senior roles, with employer-posted ranges and clear statements that total compensation includes base, bonus, equity, and benefits. Feedback suggests posted bands and explicit structure provide clarity on how pay is constructed.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support is described as generous, including paid parental leave, baby bonding, and transitional support for parents returning to work. Fertility treatments and maternity care are also covered, indicating depth in family-focused provisions.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with a notable company match and immediate vesting of matched funds. Additional financial supports such as student loan reimbursement and coaching strengthen long-term financial security.
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