Software Engineer, Simulation Infrastructure
Muon Space· Engineering - Software
Hybrid (San Jose, CA)$190k - $212kfull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Software Engineer to build and maintain in-house simulation services and tools, contributing across hybrid on-site and remote work with a focus on high-performance compute and integration with physical models.
Responsibilities
- Build and support in-house simulation services which meet the needs of stakeholder teams like business development, mission design, operations, and ground and flight software engineering
- Collaborate with the team's physical-modeling experts to integrate simulation models into complete products
- Implement improvements to our simulation products based on feedback from client teams
- Work closely with the Software Test team to apply simulation tools to testing scenarios
- Be a strong contributor to work estimation and planning
- Assist team success against performance metrics
Qualifications
- Proven ability to collaborate with specialized experts to deliver complex, cross-functional products
- B.S. or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field
- 5+ years' experience as a software engineer in a team environment
- Proficiency in Python and C++
- Willingness to operate in novel technical domains
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Skills
Required:collaboration with specialized expertsPythonC++
Benefits
- equity grant
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- short & long term disability and life insurance
- three weeks paid vacation
- 12 paid holidays
- unlimited sick time
- paid parental leave
Last updated Sep 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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