Manager, Software Engineering, People (Application Software)

SpaceX 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 SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

MANAGER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PEOPLE (APPLICATION SOFTWARE)

As the Software Engineering Manager you will be managing teams of software engineers to build and support our People software systems including HRIS payroll and the applications that run the employee lifecycle.

The People software team builds and maintains the mission-critical systems that power SpaceXs People operations and keep employee payroll and HR data accurate reliable and secure as we scale launch manufacturing Starlink AI and chip design. Our teams design own and evolve the platforms HR payroll and recruiting depend on every day from core HRIS and payroll to timekeeping benefits recruiting and the integrations that connect those systems with finance identity facilities and other teams across the company.

Are you comfortable tackling new problems and creating innovative solutions Do you want to help improve the software infrastructure and the teams that are instrumental to help take us to Mars Are you excited about helping people grow in their careers Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment that embraces change If this sounds like you join and help lead our teams to make a real impact on humanity.

Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here rather we look for smart motivated collaborative leaders who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a super inspiring mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all aspects of the software supporting People operations including HRIS payroll time and attendance benefits recruiting employee master data and org structure and the systems that connect People with finance identity facilities and other teams across the company
• Ensure successful execution on core goals such as reliability data accuracy privacy auditability and scalability; alignment with People Payroll and Talent stakeholders needs; and architecture that meets future needs as we scale headcount across sites and the rest of the business
• Provide strong technical leadership and strategic guidance to the software teams while focusing on continuously raising the bar on engineering and quality of execution
• Drive speed of iteration of the software teams with 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 People systems keep pace with the business
• Directly manage a team of software engineers and software engineering leads
• Attract onboard and retain diverse top talent. Develop 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 to ensure their well-being and team health and support them in their learning and development

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors 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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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 HRIS payroll or talent systems
• Experience with sensitive employee data privacy auditability and access controls (SOX-aware payroll systems a plus)
• Domain expertise in any of the following:
  • HRIS and employee lifecycle systems (hire to retire org structure employee master data)
  • Payroll time and attendance or benefits platforms
  • HRIS / payroll platforms (e.g. Workday UKG SAP SuccessFactors ADP or similar)
  • People data integrations identity/org sync or reporting platforms
• Up to date with current trends patterns and direction of the world of web development as it changes rapidly
• Strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals and applying them in the real-world
• Experience optimizing applications for performance and scaling web applications
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrated technical project management skills
• Proven leadership ability on software development teams
• Understanding of system architecture and ability to communicate and guide others on design decisions
• Strong desire to mentor and grow employees
• Able to collaborate across group and department lines with a wide range of engineers People/Payroll/Talent stakeholders and managers

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

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 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.

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 SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to .

Required Experience:

Manager