Software Engineering Manager, Information Systems

Muon Space•San Jose, CA

3d•$196,000 - $217,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Muon Space is seeking a hands-on Software Engineering Manager to lead the software engineering group within its Information Systems team. The team owns custom and vendor software, data platforms, and automated tools that help company teams work faster, factories build efficiently, and launch teams operate reliably. The manager will hire and develop engineers, set technical standards, and partner with Product Management and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, widely adopted internal software. This is a player-coach role involving meaningful participation in system design, reviews, and implementation. The position is hybrid, with on-site work at Muon’s San Jose, California office three days per week. The role requires access to export-controlled information; applicants must meet the stated U.S. export-control eligibility requirements. The salary range is $196,000–$217,000, plus an equity grant and benefits. Muon Space, founded in 2021, designs, builds, and operates low-Earth-orbit satellite constellations. The company describes its mission as delivering Earth intelligence for a safer and more resilient world and states its commitment to equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity.

Requirements

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 8 years of experience on high-performing software teams, including significant full-stack frontend and backend development.
At least 3 years of direct software-engineer management experience, with demonstrated ability to build and lead a high-performing team while remaining 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 technical roadmaps with cross-functional stakeholders.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week.
Must meet the job posting’s export-control eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Experience integrating with or extending enterprise platforms such as ERP (for example, SAP S/4HANA), PLM, MES, HRIS, or ATS.
Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud, containerized deployments, and infrastructure-as-code.
Experience delivering software in export-controlled or compliance-driven environments.
Experience applying AI/ML to automate business workflows.
Modern space systems or hardware-manufacturing experience.
Proven success in a high-growth startup environment.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of full-stack software engineers building internal software, platforms, and integrations.
Own the employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, development, and performance management.
Recruit and plan for a growing organization; manage 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, and communicate those goals internally and externally.
Own end-to-end delivery of internal software, from product concept through deployment, adoption, and ongoing support for internal customers.
Contribute hands-on to architecture, technology selection, code review, and implementation when needed.
Guide buy-versus-build decisions and lead engineering integration of core systems such as ERP, PLM, MES, and Supply Chain systems, automating data flows and handoffs between functions.
Identify and implement processes, tooling, and infrastructure—including CI/CD, observability, and AI-assisted development—to accelerate design and delivery.
Create an inclusive, collaborative, team-oriented culture that supports productivity and employee growth.