Lead Software Engineer, Application Software (Finance) is open at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA. The posting gives a salary of $165K - $265K. Posted on Aug 7, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
to lead a team of highly skilled engineers both from a technical and personnel development perspective. RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly manage a team of software engineers Own all aspects, including prioritization, implementation, and delivery, of a system roadmap Provide strong technical leadership with a focus on continuous improvement Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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