By Michael Kan
Publication Date: 2026-03-04 22:57:00
Nvidia might be preparing to join the race to develop space-based data centers. The GPU maker is hiring an “Orbital Datacenter System Architect.”
Nvidia is hiring a system architect in Santa Clara to “help define and build products for AI in orbit,” the job posting says, which the company appears to have published this week.
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The position calls for developing the “architecture for orbital datacenter systems, considering everything from the chip out to the satellite and connectivity between satellites.” Another task is to work with Nvidia’s teams, including for silicon, software, and networking, to “build a roadmap that guides development of future Nvidia products for space.”
“Collaborate with Nvidia’s key customers and system development partners to align on consistent strategies,” the posting adds.
Nvidia didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. But it’s possible the company is working with SpaceX, which is going all in on orbital data centers. Last month, SpaceX absorbed Elon Musk’s other business, xAI, which has been sourcing hundreds of thousands of enterprise GPUs from Nvidia.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was asked in an earnings call last week about space-based data centers. “Well, the economics are poor today, but it is going to improve over time,” he said.
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Huang noted that an Nvidia…
