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Lead Software Engineer, Application Software (Manufacturing)

SpaceX· Application Software
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Starbase, TXfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Lead software engineer responsible for directing a team to design, build, and deliver mission-critical application software for SpaceX manufacturing, enabling rapid build/repairs of Starship and high-throughput manufacturing for Starlink, with strong technical leadership and cross-team collaboration.

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

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

Skills

Required:Object-oriented programmingLeadership / team management
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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