Lead Software Engineer, Application Software (Finance)

the opportunity to lead a team of highly skilled engineers both from a technical and personnel development perspective.

- 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

- 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

- 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 leading software teams or projects

- Programming experience in Python, C#, .NET, Go, Java, or similar object-oriented language

- Front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework

- Experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies

- 4+ years of experience building single page web applications

- Experience building or integrating with ERP, accounting, or financial planning systems

- Experience with financial data integrity, auditability, and access controls (SOX-aware systems a plus)

- Financial integrations, data pipelines, or reporting platforms

- Able to collaborate across group and department lines with a wide range of engineers and managers, including networking and working in a team development environment

- Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.