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Staff Software Engineer, Simulation Infrastructure

Muon Space· Engineering - Software
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Hybrid (San Jose, CA)$240k - $265kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior–level software engineer leading Muon's in-house simulation product team, shaping architectural direction, delivering high-performance compute simulations, and integrating simulation models into complete products for multiple stakeholder teams. Hybrid role based in San Jose, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Be the leading team member for Muon's in-house simulation product team
  • Work closely with engineering management to design and deliver simulation services which meet the needs of stakeholder teams like business development, mission design, operations, and ground and flight software engineering
  • Align technical roadmaps with product requirements and mission needs
  • Collaborate with the team's physical-modeling experts to develop simulation performance specifications and integrate those simulation models into complete products
  • Integrate feedback from client teams to drive iterative improvements to our simulation products
  • Work closely with the Software Test team to integrate simulation tools into automated testing campaigns
  • Collaborate with management to improve team estimation and planning
  • Define success metrics to drive team alignment with company goals
  • Mentor Simulation and Test team engineers

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
  • 10+ years' experience as a software engineer in a team environment
  • Strong programming experience in both a high-level scripting language and a compiled systems language
  • Willingness to operate in novel technical domains
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

Skills

Required:Collaboration with specialized expertsB.S. or equivalent in Computer Science or related

Benefits

  • equity compensation
  • 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 Oct 3, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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