Manager, Software Engineering, Finance (Application Software)
SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA
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**Manager, Software Engineering, Finance (Application Software)** **About the Role** Manage software engineering teams building and supporting SpaceX's mission-critical finance software systems. Lead the central nervous system of SpaceX's financial operations—from core financial platforms to integrations connecting finance with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and beyond. **Key Responsibilities** • Manage all aspects of finance software including core platforms, ERP/accounting integrations, data pipelines, and cross-company system connections • Ensure reliability, accuracy, auditability, and scalability as the business scales • Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance to software teams • Drive iteration speed with focus on capability-based deliverables • Own system roadmap prioritization, implementation, and delivery • Collaborate across departments to maintain data integrity and financial system alignment • Directly manage software engineers and engineering leads • Attract, develop, and retain top talent through coaching and mentoring • Conduct 1:1s, goal setting, feedback, and performance reviews **Basic Qualifications** • Bachelor's in CS, engineering, math, or science + 5+ years software development OR 7+ years professional software development experience • 1+ years direct report management experience for a software engineering team **Preferred Skills** • 5+ years full-stack development (web server, database, client-side, CI/CD) • Programming: Python, C#, .NET, Go, Java, or similar • Front-end: Angular, React, or similar frameworks • Database experience: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar • ERP, accounting, or financial planning system experience • Financial data integrity, auditability, and access controls knowledge • Domain expertise in GL, AP, AR, FP&A, ERP platforms, or financial integrations • Strong communication, mentoring ability, and cross-functional collaboration skills **Additional Requirements** • Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed • Travel to SpaceX sites (~10%) as needed • Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg • ITAR eligible: U.S. citizen, national, green card holder, refugee, or asylee status **Compensation** $195,000 - $290,000 base salary (determined case-by-case) Includes stock options, bonuses, comprehensive benefits, 401(k), 3 weeks PTO, and 10+ paid holidays
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