Embedded Software Engineer, Data Center HPC

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Data Center Engineering to design, validate, and ship software that manages hundreds of thousands of GPUs across compute fabric. You will work across hardware and software layers to ensure high reliability and deployment speed, including hardware-in-the-loop tests and on-site integration.

The role emphasizes C/C++ or assembly development, Linux environment expertise, and distributed systems experience, with occasional travel for mission-critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, engineering, math, or science (or 2+ years of industry experience in lieu of a degree).
• Proficient in C/C++ or assembly; strong Linux development background.
• Experience with distributed systems, networking basics, and real-time software design.

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time software for compute tray hosts, BMCs, switches, and rack hardware.
• Lead architecture reviews, design, and code reviews; build prototypes and run experiments.
• Create deployment tools, data analysis scripts, and CI/testbed automation.

Skills

C/C++

Assembly

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

Linux

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Data Center Engineering to design, validate, and ship software that manages hundreds of thousands of GPUs across compute fabric. You will work across hardware and software layers to ensure high reliability and deployment speed, including hardware-in-the-loop tests and on-site integration.

The role emphasizes C/C++ or assembly development, Linux environment expertise, and distributed systems experience, with occasional travel for mission-critical