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Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack) - Build Reliability

SpaceX· Process Development
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Hawthorne, CA$160k - $225kfull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Lead Software Engineer to design, develop, and continuously improve software solutions ensuring vehicles can be built and flown reliably. Focuses on manufacturing quality control, new product introduction, product traceability, and optimizing reusability across Falcon, Dragon, and Starship programs.

Responsibilities

  • Directly manage a team of software engineers
  • Own all aspects including the delivery and support of the Build Reliability software roadmap, which is consumed by users across SpaceX
  • Track usage of Applications and features and suggest/implement features to improve them
  • Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common project goals
  • Maintain high standards of excellence and never settle for the status quo

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or other engineering discipline and 5+ years of professional software development experience; OR 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of degree

Skills

Required:Team leadership and mentorshipSoftware architectureProgramming languagesJavaScript frameworksDatabasesSoftware design and testingCross-functional collaborationSoftware engineering fundamentals

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • various other discounts and perks
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • paid sick leave as per policy
  • stock-based incentives and long-term incentives possible (stock options or long-term cash awards)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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