Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Starlink Begins Hiring in India for Satellite Internet Service
Elon Musk's internet company, Starlink, is getting ready to start providing internet service in India.
They have started hiring people for jobs like accounting and tax management in a city called Bengaluru.
Starlink is also applying to set up its equipment, called ground stations, in cities like Kolkata, Lucknow, Chandigarh, and Mumbai.
They have also rented an office in Mumbai.
Starlink plans to officially start its service for customers by the beginning of 2026.
They are also hiring people to work only at the office, no working from home.
Some people think it might cost around Rs 30,000 to set up and Rs 3,000 a month for the service.
Starlink is hiring for finance and accounting positions in India, including Senior Treasury Analyst, Tax Manager, Payments Manager, and Accounting Manager.
All positions are based in Bengaluru and are strictly on-site, with no remote or hybrid work options.
The company is seeking permits for ground stations in Kolkata, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Mumbai, and Noida, and has leased office space in Mumbai.
Starlink aims to build local reporting, accounting, and statutory compliance systems to support its Indian operations.
Commercial operations in India are anticipated to commence in the first quarter of 2026.
- Who
- Starlink (Elon Musk's satellite internet firm)
- What
- Has started hiring local talent for finance and accounting roles and is preparing for the commercial launch of its satellite internet service in India.
- When
- Hiring is underway; commercial operations expected in the first quarter of 2026.
- Where
- India, with hiring based in Bengaluru and planned ground stations in Kolkata, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Mumbai, and Noida. Office space leased in Mumbai.
- Why
- To build a local finance and compliance team, establish operational systems, and prepare for the commercial launch of its satellite broadband services.
- Company
- Starlink (Elon Musk's SpaceX)
- Hiring Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Roles
- Finance and accounting (Senior Treasury Analyst, Tax Manager, Payments Manager, Accounting Manager)
- Service Launch
- Expected in the first quarter of 2026
- Infrastructure
- Applying for permits for ground stations in Kolkata, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Mumbai, and Noida; leased office space in Mumbai.
- Work Policy
- On-site positions only, no remote or hybrid options.
- Potential Pricing
- Setup cost around Rs 30,000; monthly plans starting at Rs 3,000.
Sources
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