Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack) - Build Reliability
About The Position
We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design, develop, and continuously improve software solutions ensuring our vehicles can be built and flown reliably. This involves streamlining manufacturing quality control processes, simplifying new product introduction, ensuring product traceability, as well as optimizing rocket and spacecraft reusability across the Falcon, Dragon, and Starship programs. As a Lead Software Engineer on our Build Reliability team, you will be responsible for driving architectural direction and roadmap execution, as well as supporting the technical and personal development of the other Software Engineers on the team. Functionally, you will engage with other SpaceX engineers to discover their needs and write highly reliable software which turns them into reality. You will be responsible for the complete life-cycle of the software you create, including development, testing, and support. You are the engineer that other engineers can count on; you are technical, you attack every problem with enthusiasm; you remove hurdles. 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.
Requirements
- 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
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Must be willing to travel – up to 10%
Nice To Haves
- Experience mentoring and growing employees
- Experience as an architect - proven ability to design and implement robust and scalable systems with flexible and scalable UI that meets future needs
- Experience in Python, C#, .NET, Go, Java, or similar object-oriented language
- Experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework
- Experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies
- Expertise in designing software systems
- Expertise in testing and infrastructure
- Expertise in profiling and improving application performance
- Experience collaborating across group and department lines with a wide range of engineers/managers
- Experience with communication and teamwork
- Experience with software engineering fundamentals (object-oriented programming, networking, and working in a team development environment)
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
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, stock options, or long-term cash awards
- potential discretionary bonuses
- ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
