Lead Software Engineer — Starship Manufacturing Apps

InvestedintheMission; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for Starship Manufacturing (Application Software) to own a system roadmap and lead a team of engineers building mission-critical applications. You will guide architecture, performance, and reliability while mentoring a growing group of developers.

You will collaborate with multiple departments to accelerate production and flight systems, expanding capabilities for Starlink and future missions. ITAR compliance required.

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
• 1+ years of experience with object-oriented programming
• 1+ years of experience with leading software teams or projects

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

Python

C#

OOP

Leadership

Mentoring

Go

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for Starship Manufacturing (Application Software) to own a system roadmap and lead a team of engineers building mission-critical applications. You will guide architecture, performance, and reliability while mentoring a growing group of developers.

You will collaborate with multiple departments to accelerate production and flight systems, expanding capabilities for Starlink and future missions. ITAR compliance required.