Software Engineer, Lead

Operate across the full stack, demonstrating expertise in areas such as frontend or backend development, database administration, UI/UX design, product ownership, DevOps, Or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

Develop world-class software using best practices, including automated testing (unit -integration, and end-to-end) code reviews, Agile methodologies, and project management tools like Jira

Review and approve code, merge requests, architecture designs, and software requirements

Define product roadmaps, refine backlogs, and manage epics, features, and releases

Lead and manage scrum activities, metrics, and agile workflows

Conduct trade studies and collaborate with stakeholders to gather and refine system requirements

Facilitate stakeholder meetings, deliver training sessions, and provide ongoing support for deployed products

Plan and schedule releases aligned with business goals and timelines

Oversee deployment and operational support of software, ensuring high-quality deliverables

Implement machine-to-machine services and create intuitive web-based user interfaces

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver value to stakeholders

Provide vision, leadership, and project coordination for the MES team

Plan workloads and allocate resources to meet project deadlines and objectives

Recruit, mentor, and develop team members, conducting regular performance reviews and fostering growth

Define roles and responsibilities, provide timely feedback, and ensure team motivation and efficiency

Facilitate ongoing training and development opportunities for team members

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here .

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.