Sr. Software Engineer (Financial Software)

SpaceX

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Work type
On-site
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Salary
$160,000–$225,000 / yr
Posted
today

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This role $192k
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This role pays more than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $135,245–$191,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $192k versus about $163k for comparable roles.

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About SpaceX

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.

SpaceX currently has 604 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$155,000 across 440 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Sr. Software Engineer (Financial Software)

As a Senior Software Engineer on the financial software team, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining robust applications that support complex financial operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing scalable systems, implementing full-stack solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products. You should be proficient in modern web technologies such as JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, and have experience with backend frameworks like Django or Flask. Additionally, familiarity with financial software tools and databases is essential. This role demands a deep understanding of software engineering principles and the ability to solve intricate business problems within a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop complex financial software applications.
  • Implement efficient, reusable, and reliable code for full-stack solutions.
  • Conduct thorough testing and debugging of software components.
  • Optimize application performance through continuous integration and deployment.
  • Maintain and enhance existing systems to improve functionality and efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a scientific discipline and 5+ years of professional software development experience
  • Alternatively, 7+ years of professional full stack development experience
  • Strong background in building financial software applications
  • Proficient in full stack development with at least 3 years of relevant experience
  • Must meet ITAR requirements for U.S. Department of State compliance

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