Lead Software Engineer – Finance Applications

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive medical, vision & dental

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for Application Software (Finance). You will lead a team of engineers, own the system roadmap, and ensure secure, reliable financial software as SpaceX scales across launches and manufacturing.

A strong background in OO languages and finance integrations is preferred. The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration with finance stakeholders, and delivering high-impact solutions in a fast-paced space environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 3+ years of software development experience; OR 6+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
• Experience leading software teams or projects
• Experience with object-oriented programming (1+ years)

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a team of software engineers
• Own all aspects, including prioritization, implementation, and delivery, of a system roadmap
• Provide strong technical leadership with a focus on continuous improvement
• Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common project goals
• Develop highly reliable and available software systems
• Maintain highest standards of excellence, never settle for the status quo
• Collaborate with other leaders in the department, and across the company, to ensure success for SpaceX

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Leadership

Communication & teamwork

Education

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

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for Application Software (Finance). You will lead a team of engineers, own the system roadmap, and ensure secure, reliable financial software as SpaceX scales across launches and manufacturing.

A strong background in OO languages and finance integrations is preferred. The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration with finance stakeholders, and delivering high-impact solutions in a fast-paced space environment.