Senior Software Engineer, Information Systems

Muon Space•San Jose, CA

3d•$196,000 - $217,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Muon Space seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join its Information Systems team. The role develops mission-critical internal software and platforms that reduce manual and repetitive work. The team owns custom and vendor software, data platforms, and automated tools that help teams work more rapidly, factories build efficiently, and launch teams operate flawlessly. This is a hybrid position requiring work on-site at the San Jose, California office three days per week. The engineer will develop internal software, own the software lifecycle from product concept through delivery and maintenance, contribute to information systems architecture and technology decisions, and help integrate core business systems. The position offers a salary range of $196,000–$217,000, plus an equity grant and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation depends on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The role requires access to export-controlled information. Applicants must meet applicable U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements; the company may decline to pursue an export licensing process for legitimate business reasons.

Requirements

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 7 years of full-stack software engineering experience across frontend and backend.
Proficiency in common programming languages such as Python and JavaScript, and libraries such as React and Angular.
Experience selecting and deploying database technology based on performance and feature needs, including SQL/NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or InfluxDB.
Proficiency developing, versioning, and optimizing REST and GraphQL APIs.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week.
Must satisfy applicable U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Modern space systems experience, including software ecosystems.
Proven success in a high-growth startup environment.
End-to-end development experience from product concept through delivery to a customer or market.

Responsibilities

Develop internal software hands-on using modern methodologies and tools.
Own end-to-end software development, from product concept through delivery and maintenance for internal customers.
Participate in designing overall information systems architecture, including technology selection and buy-versus-build decisions.
Adapt to changing company needs and take on responsibilities ranging from low-level coding to higher-level project and initiative work.
Assist with integration and implementation of core systems, such as custom ERP, PLM, MES, and Supply Chain, to automate handoffs between functions.