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Staff Software Engineer, Information Systems

Muon Space· Information Systems
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San Jose, CA$218k - $243k + equityfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior-level software engineer leading internal information systems platforms, tools, and data platforms to reduce manual tasks and enable rapid operations across Muon Space’s internal teams and manufacturing/launch processes.

Responsibilities

  • Leading member of the team defining and building various platforms, tools and applications on the Information Systems team.
  • Hands-on software development of internal software using modern methodologies and tools.
  • Align team roadmaps with product requirements and mission needs.
  • Own the end-to-end software development from product concept to delivery and maintenance to our internal customers.
  • Lead overall information systems designs, and architecture; from technology selection to buy-vs-build decisions.
  • Embrace adaptability by taking on meaningful responsibilities as the company’s needs change, and be comfortable changing elevations from low-level coding to higher-level project and initiative needs.
  • Define metrics aligned with critical company goals and enable the team to achieve aggressive goals.
  • Closely collaborate with other internal teams and departments.

Qualifications

  • B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years full-stack (frontend and backend) software engineering experience.
  • Deep expertise in programming languages such as Python and Javascript along with common libraries such as React and Angular.
  • Deep experience selecting and deploying database technology based on specific performance and feature needs (SQL/NoSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, InfluxDB, etc)
  • Proficiency developing, versioning and optimizing REST and GraphQL APIs.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week.

Skills

Required:Full-stack software engineeringPythonJavaScriptReactREST and GraphQL APIsDatabase technologies
Nice to have:Angular

Benefits

  • three weeks paid vacation for new employees
  • 12 paid holidays
  • unlimited sick time
  • paid parental leave
  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • short & long term disability and life insurance
  • equity compensation
Last updated Sep 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Muon Space

The Mission Foundry — designing, building, and operating high-performance satellite constellations for National Security, civil, and commercial customers.

Design, build, and operate mission-optimized satellite constellations with Muon Space.

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