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Lead Software Engineer, Application Software (Finance)

SpaceX· Application Software
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Hawthorne, CA$165k - $265kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Lead Software Engineer responsible for guiding a team of engineers in the finance software space, owning system roadmaps, delivering reliable financial applications, and collaborating across SpaceX to support finance operations.

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 programmingLeading software teams or projects
Nice to have:Programming languages (Python, C#, .NET, Go, Java)Front-end frameworks (Angular, React)Database technologies (PostgreSQL, SQL Server)Single-page web applicationsERP / Financial systems integrationTesting and infrastructureFinancial data integrity, auditability, SOX awareness

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Various other discounts and perks
  • Paid vacation and holidays; 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave as per company policy
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (discounted stock)
  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
Last updated Aug 12, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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