Finance Software Leader: Build Scalable Financial Platforms

Front Door Defense; Hawthorne, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Health, vision & dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Finance to design and deliver mission-critical finance software that powers scalable operations. You will own the financial systems that connect with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, ensuring data integrity and security on a fast-growing mission.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, cross-team collaboration, and delivering robust platforms that support SpaceX launches and Starlink growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in CS/Engineering/Math/Science or equivalent.
• 1+ years of object-oriented programming experience.
• 1+ years of experience leading software teams or projects.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a team of software engineers.
• Own all aspects of a system roadmap from prioritization to delivery.
• Provide strong technical leadership with focus on continuous improvement.
• Develop reliable and available software systems.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Python

C#

Go

Java

React/Angular

Data integrity/auditability

Team leadership

Education

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

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Finance to design and deliver mission-critical finance software that powers scalable operations. You will own the financial systems that connect with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, ensuring data integrity and security on a fast-growing mission.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, cross-team collaboration, and delivering robust platforms that support SpaceX launches and Starlink growth.