Lead Software Engineer: MES & Full-Stack Leader

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical HMO, PPO, and company-sponsored medical HSA plan

3 weeks paid vacation

Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts

Discounted employee stock purchase program

Onsite gym

Job summary

Rocketlab is searching for a Lead Software Engineer based in Long Beach, CA. You will manage a technical team, developing software solutions that enhance critical operations. Your expertise in front-end/back-end development and team leadership will be essential as you implement and support key applications.

This role requires extensive experience in software development, along with strong leadership qualities. You will coordinate project goals, operational support, and foster an innovative team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proven experience in team leadership.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage scrum activities and agile workflows.
• Oversee deployment and operational support of software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver value.

Skills

HTML/CSS

TypeScript

Angular

React

Vue

SQL

REST APIs

NodeJS

C#/.Net development

Linux

Education

Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

RabbitMQ

Elasticsearch

Job description

Rocketlab is searching for a Lead Software Engineer based in Long Beach, CA. You will manage a technical team, developing software solutions that enhance critical operations. Your expertise in front-end/back-end development and team leadership will be essential as you implement and support key applications.

This role requires extensive experience in software development, along with strong leadership qualities. You will coordinate project goals, operational support, and foster an innovative team environment.