Lead Software Engineer, Application Software (Finance)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

5h•$165,000 - $265,000

About The Position

The finance software team is the central nervous system of SpaceX’s financial operations – we build and maintain the mission-critical applications that power the finance department and ensure our financial systems stay accurate, reliable, and secure as we scale launch, manufacturing, Starlink, AI, and chip design. Our team designs, owns, and evolves the systems that finance depends on every day – from core financial platforms to the integrations that connect those systems with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and other teams across the company. We work closely with finance stakeholders and partner software teams to ensure data flows cleanly end-to-end, controls stay strong, and our financial systems keep pace with crewed launches, Starship flights, Starlink growth, and everything else that moves the business forward. Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a super inspiring mission. You will have full ownership of challenging problems, working with a team of enthusiastic engineers to design and produce solutions that enable SpaceX to move towards our goals at a rapid pace. The success of the missions at SpaceX depends on the software that you and your team produce. As a Lead Software Engineer on the Application Software team, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of highly skilled engineers both from a technical and personnel development perspective.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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
Expertise in testing and infrastructure
Experience with financial data integrity, auditability, and access controls (SOX-aware systems a plus)
Domain expertise in any of the following: Financial systems (GL, AP, AR, close, or FP&A), ERP platforms (e.g. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar), Financial integrations, data pipelines, or reporting platforms
Strong desire to mentor and grow employees
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
Excellent communication and teamwork skills

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

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
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan