Too Young for LinkedIn, But Hired by SpaceX at 14

Kairan Quazi’s story reads like something out of a sci-fi novel—but it's all real. Rejected by LinkedIn for being underage, he didn’t let that stop him. At just 14 years old, he became the youngest software engineer at SpaceX, recruited by none other than Elon Musk’s team. His journey is redefining how we view age, intelligence, and professional potential.

Kairan began showing signs of exceptional intelligence at an early age. By the time most kids were starting high school, he was already studying computer science in college. He interned at Intel Labs, where he tackled advanced problems typically reserved for seasoned engineers. But it was his performance on SpaceX’s notoriously difficult engineering challenges that caught the attention of Elon Musk’s team.

The rejection from LinkedIn—due to their minimum age requirement—ironically became a viral moment, highlighting the absurdity of traditional career gatekeeping. While LinkedIn said “no,” SpaceX said “yes”—and they gained a prodigious talent with an unquenchable thirst for innovation.

Today, Kairan is not just a media sensation. He’s proof that the next generation is not only coming up fast—they’re already here, solving real-world problems, challenging conventions, and inspiring millions of young minds across the globe.

In a world that often underestimates youth, Kairan Quazi is a shining example of what’s possible when brilliance is nurtured, not dismissed.