Manager, Software Engineering, Finance (Application Software)

Hawthorne · USD 195,000-290,000 · 1+ years experience · Posted Oct 13, 2026

At a glance

As a Software Engineering Manager at SpaceX, you will manage teams of software engineers to build and support mission-critical finance software systems.
The finance software team powers financial operations, maintaining applications that keep financial systems accurate, reliable, and secure as the company scales.
You will lead teams to design, own, and evolve core financial platforms and integrations connecting finance with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.

Manage all aspects of the software supporting Finance, including core financial platforms, ERP and accounting integrations, financial data pipelines and reporting, and connecting systems.
Ensure successful execution on core goals such as reliability, accuracy, auditability, and scalability while aligning with finance stakeholders' needs.
Provide strong technical leadership and strategic guidance to the software teams, continuously raising the bar on engineering and quality of execution.
Drive speed of iteration of the software teams with a 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, developing 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.

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.
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.
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State to conform to U.S. Government export regulations.

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 financial systems, ERP platforms, or financial integrations, data pipelines, or reporting platforms
Demonstrated technical project management skills

Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
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
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
3 weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave

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