Manager, Software Engineering, Finance (Application Software)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

2d•$195,000 - $290,000•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will be managing teams of software engineers to build and support our finance software systems. 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 keep our financial systems accurate, reliable, and secure as we scale launch, manufacturing, Starlink, AI, and chip design. Our teams design, own, and evolve the systems 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. Are you comfortable tackling new problems and creating innovative solutions? Do you want to help improve the software, infrastructure, and the teams that are instrumental to help take us to Mars? Are you excited about helping people grow in their careers? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment that embraces change? If this sounds like you, join and help lead our teams to make a real impact on humanity. Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here – rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative leaders 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 science discipline and 5+ years of software development experience; OR 7+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree
1+ years of experience with direct report management for a software engineering team
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Must be able to travel to other SpaceX sites as needed (~10%)
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
Must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience developing across a full-stack: web server, database, and client-side (HTML/JavaScript/CSS), CI/CD
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
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)
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
Up to date with current trends, patterns, and direction of the world of web development as it changes rapidly
Strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals and applying them in the real-world
Experience optimizing applications for performance and scaling web applications
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Demonstrated technical project management skills
Proven leadership ability on software development teams
Understanding of system architecture and ability to communicate and guide others on design decisions
Strong desire to mentor and grow employees
Able to collaborate across group and department lines with a wide range of engineers, finance stakeholders, and managers

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the software supporting Finance, including core financial platforms, ERP and accounting integrations, financial data pipelines and reporting, and the systems that connect finance with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and other teams across the company
Ensure successful execution on core goals such as reliability, accuracy, auditability, and scalability; alignment with finance stakeholders’ needs; and architecture that meets future needs as we scale crewed launches, Starship flights, Starlink growth, and the rest of the business
Provide strong technical leadership and strategic guidance to the software teams, while focusing on continuously raising the bar on engineering and quality of execution
Drive speed of iteration of the software teams with focus on capability-based deliverables
Work with teams to set priorities, plan work, and help make trades on what is important at any given time
Own all aspects, including prioritization, implementation, and delivery, of the system roadmap
Collaborate with other leaders in the department, and across the company, to ensure data flows cleanly end-to-end, controls stay strong, and financial systems keep pace with the business
Directly manage a team of software engineers and software engineering leads
Attract, onboard, and retain diverse top talent. Develop people and teams through coaching, mentoring, and management support
Conduct weekly 1:1s, goal setting, feedback conversations, and semi-annual performance reviews with engineers and engineering leads to ensure their well-being and team health, and support them in their learning and development

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