or apply directly on SpaceX's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 17 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3062 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.
About this role
As a Lead Software Engineer in the Finance department at SpaceX, you will manage a team of engineers while overseeing the development and maintenance of critical financial applications. Your role involves prioritizing and delivering on a system roadmap, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure data integrity and system reliability, and driving continuous improvement in software solutions. You will also have the opportunity to mentor team members and contribute to the overall success of SpaceX's financial operations.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 3+ years of software development experience; OR 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
Nice to have
- 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
- 4+ years of experience building single page web applications
- Experience building or integrating with ERP, accounting, or financial planning systems
What you get
- Pay Range: $165,000.00 - $265,000.00
- Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- No specific technologies or frameworks mentioned for the current stack
- Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Must be willing to travel when needed
Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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