Jacob Donenfeld is a Senior Software Engineer based in Mountain View with nine years of experience building high-performance, data-oriented systems. Currently at SpaceX, he focuses on vectorized x86 implementations and numerical optimization for beam planning, as well as cross-organization radio astronomy avoidance and data sharing. Trained in Mathematics and Computer Science at Harvey Mudd, he combines algorithmic rigor with a pragmatism for shipping fast, efficient code. He enjoys solving spatiotemporal optimization problems and is known for squeezing performance out of hardware rather than relying solely on higher-level abstractions. His work reflects a blend of research-level thinking and production-grade engineering that accelerates complex, safety- and coordination-sensitive systems.
9 years of coding experience
Bachelor’s Degree, Mathematics and Computer Science, Bachelor’s Degree, Mathematics and Computer Science at Harvey Mudd College
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