SpaceX-owned Starlink has officially begun its first round of hiring in India, marking the start of its operational rollout as the company prepares to launch satellite-based broadband services in the country by late 2025 or early 2026.
The recruitment drive signals that Starlink is moving beyond regulatory groundwork and into the execution phase of its India entry.
According to the company’s careers portal, Starlink is currently seeking professionals for several finance and accounting roles, including accounting manager, payments manager, senior treasury analyst, and tax manager.
All these positions are based in Bengaluru, which will function as the company’s primary operational hub in India.
In its job postings, SpaceX said that as Starlink expands its global footprint to provide high-speed, low-latency satellite broadband, its Indian arm is looking for candidates who can help manage financial operations and compliance frameworks for the local market.
The accounting manager will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting and ensuring adherence to Indian regulatory requirements, while the payments manager will handle processing systems and risk operations for domestic transactions.
Starlink emphasized that all applicants must be based in India with valid work authorization.
The company also clarified that remote or hybrid work models are not available, signaling its intent to establish a strong on-ground presence.
The hiring drive comes as Starlink continues preparations for the commercial launch of its satellite internet service.
The company is setting up ground infrastructure, conducting government-mandated security trials, and coordinating with Indian authorities on compliance protocols.
Earlier this week, Starlink reportedly demonstrated its satellite broadband technology to law enforcement agencies in Mumbai, showcasing lawful interception and other security features — a key prerequisite for obtaining spectrum clearance from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
SpaceX has already established three ground stations in Mumbai, which will act as the central node for Starlink’s operations in India.
The company has applied for permission to set up three additional gateway stations in Mumbai, Chennai, and Noida, with plans to expand to nearly ten locations, including Kolkata, Chandigarh, and Lucknow, once services go live.
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