Marko Elez

Biography

Marko Elez is a software engineer known for his involvement with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and his subsequent controversies. He graduated from Rutgers University in 2021, specializing in software development and distributed systems. After completing his studies, Elez worked at SpaceX, focusing on vehicle telemetry, Starship software, and satellite systems. He later joined X (formerly Twitter), working on search AI and software development. His career was primarily spent in Elon Musk’s companies before his controversial role in DOGE.

Known Affiliations

  • SpaceX: Elez worked on vehicle telemetry and Starship software at SpaceX, contributing to their space exploration efforts.
    • SpaceX official website
  • X (formerly Twitter): Elez was involved in search AI and software development at X before his transition to DOGE.
    • X official website
  • Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE): In early 2025, Elez joined DOGE, where he had administrator-level access to critical U.S. Treasury payment systems, raising significant concerns.
    • Associated Press, Wikipedia

Known Projects

  • DOGE: Elez’s involvement in DOGE allowed him access to critical government financial infrastructure, including the Payment Automation Manager and Secure Payment System at the U.S. Treasury. His access was revoked in February 2025 after controversies surrounding his past actions.
    • Associated Press, Wikipedia

Notable News

  • “Marko Elez Joins DOGE and Gains Controversial Access to Treasury Systems”
    Elez’s appointment to DOGE and his administrator-level access to sensitive government systems raised significant concerns about the influence of private individuals on public institutions.
    • Associated Press
  • “Marko Elez Resigns Amid Controversy Over Past Racist Social Media Posts”
    Following the resurfacing of racist content and support for eugenics in Elez’s social media history, he resigned from his position at DOGE, sparking public debate.
    • Associated Press
  • “Elon Musk Reinstates Marko Elez to DOGE After Public Poll and Trump’s Endorsement”
    After public pressure and a poll initiated by Elon Musk on X, Elez was reinstated to DOGE, despite the controversy surrounding his past.
    • Wikipedia

Public Social Media

Marko Elez