# Embedded Software Engineer, Data Center Engineering (Starmind) at SpaceX

- Company: SpaceX
- What the company does: SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://www.spacex.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Bastrop, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-06
- Apply by: 2026-11-20
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8871006002?gh_jid=8871006002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-embedded-software-engineer-data-center-engineering-starmind/

## About the role

The Data Center Engineering team designs training and inference compute clusters from first principles, pushing thermal, electrical, and optical systems to the limit of physics. We operate as a highly cross disciplinary team comprised of mechanical, electrical, optical, and software engineers, all working to maximize the efficiency, reliability, and deployment speed of terrestrial computing to serve rapidly scaling demand. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline, OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree (internship experience is applicable)
- Development experience in C, C++, or assembly
- Experience with application development and distributed systems architecture in a Linux environment
- Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
- Ability to travel to up to 30% to support on-site testing at data center facilities

Tags: Mesh Optical

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