Lead Software Engineer, Application Software (Finance)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $165,000–$265,000 / yr
Posted: 81 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer, Application Software (Finance)

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JOB TITLE: Lead Software Engineer, Application Software (Finance) The Lead Software Engineer, Application Software (Finance) joins the finance software team to design, own, and evolve mission-critical applications powering financial operations. This role involves leading a team of engineers in both technical and personnel development while managing a system roadmap, prioritizing implementation, and delivering highly reliable software. The engineer will build integrations connecting finance with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain systems to ensure data flows cleanly and controls remain strong. Key technical requirements include object-oriented programming experience, specifically with Python, C#, .NET, Go, or Java, alongside front-end skills in Angular or React. Candidates should also possess experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and building single page web applications. The work focuses on financial data integrity, auditability, and integrating ERP, accounting, or financial planning systems.

Skills

Python C# .NET Go Java Angular React JavaScript PostgreSQL SQL Server ERP SAP Oracle NetSuite Data Pipelines Infrastructure Testing Object-Oriented Programming

What you'll do

Directly manage a team of software engineers including their technical and personnel development.
Own all aspects of the system roadmap including prioritization, implementation, and delivery.
Develop highly reliable and available software systems for financial operations.
Provide technical leadership with a focus on continuous improvement and high standards of excellence.
Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining focus on common project goals.
Ensure data flows cleanly end-to-end between financial platforms and engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain systems.
Maintain financial data integrity, auditability, and access controls within the software systems.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science and 3+ years of software development experience.
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.
Programming experience in Python, C#, .NET, Go, Java, or similar object-oriented language (preferred).
Front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework (preferred).
Experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies (preferred).
4+ years of experience building single page web applications (preferred).
Experience building or integrating with ERP, accounting, or financial planning systems (preferred).
Experience with financial data integrity, auditability, and access controls (preferred).
Domain expertise in financial systems, ERP platforms, or financial integrations (preferred).
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for required export authorizations.

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