Finance Software Lead: Build Critical Finance Systems

Spacex; Hawthorne (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term cash awards

Discretionary bonuses

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

10+ paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Lead Software Engineer, Finance to own and evolve finance applications that power our financial operations. You will lead a team of engineers, drive the system roadmap, and ensure data integrity and security as we scale launches, manufacturing, and Starlink initiatives.

The role requires 3+ years of software development (or 6+ years without a degree), OO programming experience, and a track record leading teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline with 3+ years of software development experience; OR 6+ years of professional software development in lieu of a degree.
• 1+ years of experience with object-oriented programming.
• 1+ years of experience leading software teams or projects.
• Experience with Python, C#, .NET, Go, or Java and database technologies such as PostgreSQL or SQL Server.
• 4+ years of experience building single page web applications and integrating with ERP or financial systems (SOX-aware a plus).

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a team of software engineers.
• Own all aspects of a system roadmap from prioritization to delivery.
• Provide strong technical leadership with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Manage multiple priorities while aligning with project goals.
• Develop highly reliable and available software systems.
• Maintain highest standards of excellence and collaboration with leaders across SpaceX.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Leading software teams

Python

C#

Go

Java

.NET

SPA development

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline

6+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Python

C#

.NET

Go

Java

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Lead Software Engineer, Finance to own and evolve finance applications that power our financial operations. You will lead a team of engineers, drive the system roadmap, and ensure data integrity and security as we scale launches, manufacturing, and Starlink initiatives.

The role requires 3+ years of software development (or 6+ years without a degree), OO programming experience, and a track record leading teams.