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.
MANAGER, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, FINANCE (APPLICATION SOFTWARE)
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.
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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- 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
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
$195,000.00 - $290,000.00
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a science discipline, plus 5+ years of software development experience; alternatively, 7+ years of professional software development experience without a degree
- 1+ years of direct report management experience for a software engineering team
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Ability to travel to other SpaceX sites as needed, approximately 10%
- Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
- U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, refugee or asylee status, or eligibility to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under ITAR
- 5+ years of full-stack development experience across web server, database, client-side technologies, and CI/CD
- Programming experience in Python, C#, .NET, Go, Java, or a similar object-oriented language
- Front-end experience with Angular, React, or a similar JavaScript framework
- Experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies
- Experience building or integrating ERP, accounting, or financial planning systems
- Experience with financial data integrity, auditability, access controls, or SOX-aware systems
- Expertise in financial systems, ERP platforms, financial integrations, data pipelines, or reporting platforms
- Knowledge of current web development trends and practices
- Strong computer science fundamentals and practical application experience
- Experience optimizing application performance and scaling web applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated technical project management skills
- Proven leadership ability on software development teams
- Understanding of system architecture and ability to guide design decisions
- Strong desire to mentor and develop employees
- Ability to collaborate across departments with engineers, finance stakeholders, and managers
SpaceX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SpaceX and has not been reviewed or approved by SpaceX.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are a core part of total compensation, with periodic company-run tender offers that create liquidity before any public listing. These mechanisms can make the equity component feel materially valuable in practice.
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Healthcare Strength — The package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with on-site clinics and health resources at major sites. This breadth of coverage is presented as a strong element of the offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Major locations feature on-site amenities such as fitness facilities, food/coffee, clinics, and other conveniences. These lifestyle perks enhance day-to-day value alongside cash and equity.
SpaceX Insights
What We Do
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
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