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Software Engineering Manager, Information Systems

Muon Space· Information Systems
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Hybrid (San Jose, CA)$196k - $217kfull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

hands-on people leader who builds and runs a high-performing full-stack team developing internal software, data platforms and automated tools; focuses on eliminating manual work and delivering reliable, well-adopted internal software; hybrid on-site in San Jose, CA (3 days/week)

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor and grow a team of full-stack software engineers building Muon's internal software, platforms and integrations. Own the full employee lifecycle, from hiring and onboarding through development and performance management.
  • Recruit and plan for an organization that will scale to meet the demands of the business as it grows; own workforce planning and resourcing across concurrent efforts.
  • Set high standards for code quality, design review, testing, security and operational reliability.
  • Partner with the Information Systems Product Manager and stakeholders across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance and Mission Operations to translate the roadmap into team goals, plans and delivery commitments.
  • Own end-to-end delivery of internal software, from product concept through deployment, adoption and ongoing support for internal customers.
  • Stay hands-on: contribute to architecture, technology selection and code review, and step into implementation when needed.
  • Guide buy-vs-build decisions and lead the engineering side of integrating core systems (ERP, PLM, MES, Supply Chain) for automated data flows.
  • Identify and implement processes, tooling and infrastructure (CI/CD, observability, AI-assisted development) to speed design and delivery.
  • Create an inclusive, collaborative culture that fosters high productivity and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

  • B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years experience on high-performing software teams, including significant full-stack (frontend and backend) development
  • 3+ years direct management experience of software engineers, with a demonstrated ability to build and drive a high-performing team while staying hands-on
  • Experience owning complex software systems from design through production, ideally internal tools, enterprise software or business systems
  • Proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, modern frontend frameworks such as React, relational databases such as PostgreSQL, and REST/GraphQL API design
  • Experience building and executing on technical roadmaps with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week

Skills

Required:Full-stack software developmentLeadership and people managementPythonJavaScript/TypeScriptReactPostgreSQLREST/GraphQL API design

Benefits

  • equity grant
  • comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401k retirement plan
  • short & long term disability and life insurance
  • three weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave
Last updated Oct 17, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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