At Sift, we’re redefining how modern machines are built, tested, and operated. Our platform gives engineers real-time observability over high-frequency telemetry, eliminating bottlenecks and enabling faster, more reliable development.
Sift was born from our work at SpaceX on Dragon, Falcon, Starlink, and Starship—where scaling telemetry, debugging flight systems, and ensuring mission reliability demanded new infrastructure. Founded by a team from SpaceX, Google, and Palantir, Sift is built for mission-critical systems where precision and scalability are non-negotiable.
Ops Analyst
Join us as the engine behind our day to day operations and grow into the strategic operator who helps scale a fast growing company from the inside. We are looking for a true self starter who is proactive, resourceful, and genuinely interested in our ecosystem of customers, partners, and builders. You will keep the office humming, support teams across departments, and build systems that let people do their best work. This role is a runway into broader Operations or Strategic Finance.
What You’ll Do
- Own daily office operations so the team can move fast and focus
- Manage supplies, equipment, facilities, and vendor relationships while anticipating needs before they arise
- Serve as the first point of contact for office related questions, internal and external
- Lead onboarding for new hires including workspace setup, equipment, and welcome logistics
- Coordinate company events and rituals from all hands to team offsites
- Handle mail, deliveries, and general office organization
- Partner with HR and Finance on administrative tasks such as expense reports, benefits coordination, and record keeping
- Identify inefficiencies and implement lightweight processes that scale
- Support leadership and cross functional teams with high leverage administrative help
- Help foster a positive culture through team activities and engagement initiatives
You Might Also
- Take on operational analytics and reporting such as spend tracking, vendor ROI, and headcount planning support
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting preparation, and cross functional planning
- Grow into Strategic Finance or broader BizOps responsibilities as the company scales
What You Bring
- A self starter mindset with ownership, initiative, and strong follow through
- Genuine curiosity about our ecosystem and the people in it, with a habit of building relationships across teams, vendors, and partners
- Comfortable managing priorities in a fast paced environment
- Highly organized, detail oriented, and resourceful
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, approachable and team oriented
- Proficiency with workplace tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, and Linear
Nice to Have
- Event planning and coordination experience
- Familiarity with office build outs or workspace management during scaling phases
- Interest in tech startup culture and creating an exceptional employee experience
- Experience supporting HR, recruiting, or finance functions
- Scheduling, calendar management, or travel coordination experience
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, equity opportunities, and benefits
- The chance to have an outsized impact at a growing company and be part of the journey
- A collaborative, supportive team that values initiative and creativity
- Opportunities to expand your role as the company scales
Location and Hours
- El Segundo, CA
- Onsite Monday through Thursday
- Open to relocating the right candidate to Los Angeles
- Salary range 80,000 to 100,000 USD per year, plus equity and benefits
