Thursday, May 05, 2016

Director Software Engineering SpaceX Seattle

Job Description: • 2-minute read •
We are looking for a talented, creative and driven software leader with a proven track record in leading 40+ person software teams. You will architect, define, design, and lead the implementation of the software for the satellite, customer equipment, Internet gateway stations and ground systems.
The success of this business depends on the quality of the software that you and your produce. That includes reliability, fault tolerance, throughput, security, and user experience.

If you seek a fast-paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult, fuzzy problems where resolutions have high impact; if you love managing through persuasion and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this position might be your next career step.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The ideal individual will have a track record of leading complex software design projects under tight deadlines
Develop highly reliable, available and secure software
Oversee the development process and quality, investigate anomalies and drive corrective actions
Lead and participate in architecture, design and code reviews, hardware specification and selection, API definition
Write production code and lead by example
Recruit, interview, and build teams of exceptional software engineers


BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors of Science Degree in computer science, engineering, math, or another related science discipline
Must have 12+ years of C++ and Object-Oriented Design skills
Must also have 12+ years of extensive experience in leading high performance teams and delivering stellar results
PREFERRED SKILLS:

Advanced degree in computer science or computer engineering is preferred
Ideal candidate will have played a major role on groundbreaking projects, designs first thought impossible or systems that really pushed the envelope
Experience leading 40+ teams of software engineers to deliver stellar results
Experience with security issues associated with distributed systems and large scale consumer internet services
Strong preference for individuals who have commercial software development experience; everything from big data to gaming to operating systems
Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional leadership role
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Able to ramp up quickly on new technologies
Able to deal with ambiguity
Passion for advancing space flight and challenging the impossible
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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