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Senior Software Engineering Manager, Test Infrastructure

Muon Space· Engineering - Software
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Hybrid (San Jose, CA)$240k - $265kfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead Muon Space's Software Test infrastructure team, building and maintaining testing and reporting tools, guiding multi-discipline testing efforts, and scaling people, processes, and tech capabilities in a hybrid San Jose, CA office.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop software engineers who build critical testing infrastructure and embed across the software department
  • Work with a variety of partners to synthesize a far-reaching team roadmap aligned with Muon’s priorities
  • Guide the execution of critical projects to deliver the best possible tested outcomes on the ground and in space
  • Develop and track important quality and performance metrics to drive improvement across the department
  • Collaborate with your leadership colleagues to architect organizational process that’ll serve for years to come
  • Manage team capacity, staffing, and growth, including hiring, coaching, and performance development
  • Be a voice of responsible and compassionate leadership in a fast-growing, dynamic workplace

Qualifications

  • BS/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience and 3+ years of experience managing software engineering teams building production systems
  • Demonstrated experience managing effective testing teams and testing programs
  • Proven track record managing teams building and maintaining reliable software tools
  • Extensive experience with software project resource estimation and scheduling
  • Accomplished history of hiring, training, and promoting software engineers
  • Significant experience developing in languages such as C++, Python, or TypeScript
  • Strong communication skills, and comfort working with cross-functional stakeholders

Skills

Required:Software engineering leadershipTest infrastructureResource estimation and scheduling

Benefits

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

About Muon Space

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