BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or other engineering discipline and 2+ years of professional software development experience; OR 6+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of degree
- Experience in full stack development
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience mentoring and growing employees
- Experience as an architect - proven ability to design and implement robust and scalable systems with flexible and scalable UI that meets future needs
- Experience in Python, C#, .NET, Go, Java, or similar object-oriented language
- Experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework
- Experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies
- Expertise in designing software systems
- Expertise in testing and infrastructure
- Expertise in profiling and improving application performance
- Experience collaborating across group and department lines with a wide range of engineers/managers
- Experience with communication and teamwork
- Experience with software engineering fundamentals (object-oriented programming, networking, and working in a team development environment)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Must be willing to travel – up to 10%
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Lead Software Engineer: $160,000.00 - $220,000.00/per year
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, stock options, 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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com.