Lead Software Engineer, Application Software
SpaceX
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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
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Lead Full Stack Engineer, Starship Manufacturing (Application Software) joins the Application Software team to develop mission-critical systems for launch vehicle production and flight. This role involves managing a team of engineers from both technical and personnel perspectives while owning the entire system roadmap including prioritization, implementation, and delivery. The engineer will build highly reliable software systems to support rapid manufacturing and reuse of Starship, as well as high-throughput factory software for Starlink. Key responsibilities include providing technical leadership, ensuring continuous improvement, and collaborating across departments. Required skills include object-oriented programming experience with languages like Python, C#, .NET, Go, or Java, along with front-end expertise in Angular or React. The role also utilizes PostgreSQL or SQL Server databases. Candidates should possess expertise in system design, testing, infrastructure, and performance profiling within a manufacturing systems context.
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