Senior Software Engineer, Information Systems
- Pay
- $196,000 – $217,000 per year
- Location
- San Jose, CA · Hybrid
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Listed
- 23 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- full-stack development
- Python
- JavaScript
- REST APIs
- GraphQL
Also useful
- React
- Angular
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- InfluxDB
About the role
Muon seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join our Information Systems team. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and versatile software engineer with a strong desire to develop mission-critical internal software and platforms with the primary goal to reduce manual and repetitive tasks.
The Information Systems team owns the comprehensive suite of custom software, vendor software, data platforms and automated tools that will enable various teams to work more rapidly, our factories to build efficiently, and our launch teams to operate flawlessly.
This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week.
Responsibilities
- Hands-on software development of internal software using modern methodologies and tools.
- Own the end-to-end software development from product concept to delivery and maintenance to our internal customers.
- Participate in designing overall information systems 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.
- Assist in the integration and implementation of core systems (e.g., custom ERP, PLM, MES, Supply Chain) to integrate seamlessly and automate handoffs between functions.
Qualifications
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years full-stack (frontend and backend) software engineering experience.
- Proficiency in common programming languages such as Python and Javascript along with common libraries such as React and Angular.
- 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
Nice-to-have Skills
- Modern space systems experience, including software ecosystems.
- Proven success in a high-growth startup environment.
- End-to-end development from product concept to delivery to customer/market.
Salary
The salary range for this role is $196,000 - $217,000, plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process.
Muon is currently registered and able to hire in the following states
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IA, ID, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA
ITAR/EAR Requirements
This position requires access to export controlled information.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency.
The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.
About Muon Space
Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance.
Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.
Taking Care of Our Team
At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, full-time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.
Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too. Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application!
Equal opportunity and legal notices
We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
From Muon Space's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 17, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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