Lead Software Engineer, Application Software (Supply Chain)

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER, APPLICATION SOFTWARE (SUPPLY CHAIN) The application software team is the central nervous system of the company – we create mission critical applications that are used throughout the company to accelerate launch vehicle production and flight as well as systems that allow Starlink to grow into a worldwide fast, reliable Internet service. Our team is currently creating and evolving systems to enable rapid build and reuse of Starship as well as designing the next generation manufacturing software that will be used in high throughput factories for Starlink. Other applications range from platforms that support concurrent streams of data from many always‑on assets to manage the world’s largest satellite constellation to public facing systems where customers can join our Starlink network globally. We work closely with engineers throughout the company to create and update our systems with respect to crewed launches, Starship flights, changes to the Starlink network and much more. Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here — rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a super inspiring mission. You will have full ownership of challenging problems, working with a team of enthusiastic engineers to design and produce solutions that enable the company to move towards our goals at a rapid pace. The success of the missions at the company depends on the software that you and your team produce. As a Lead Software Engineer on the Application Software team, you will have the opportunity 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 project goals Develop highly reliable and available software systems Maintain highest standards of excellence, never settle for the status quo Collaborate with other leaders in the department, and across the company, to ensure success for the company

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

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 Expertise in designing software systems Expertise in testing and infrastructure Expertise in profiling and improving application performance Domain expertise in any of the following: Manufacturing systems Supply Chain systems Warehouse Management systems Strong desire to mentor and grow employees Able to collaborate across group and department lines with a wide range of engineers and managers, including networking and working in a team development environment Excellent communication and teamwork skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay range: Lead: $160,000.00 - $225,000.00 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 the company. 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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. the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company 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 the company’s affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr United States Digital Space LLC