Muon Space

Staff Software Engineer, Information Systems

San Jose, CA · Staff+ · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$210k-$234kDetected 54 days ago

JavaScriptPythonReactFull-Stack DevelopmentSQLNoSQLPostgreSQLMongoDBGraphQLRESTCommunicationAdaptabilityRemote Sensing

About the role

Muon seeks a Staff Software Engineer to join our Information Systems team.

Responsibilities

Leading member of the team defining and building various platforms, tools and applications on the Information Systems team.
Lead overall information systems designs, and architecture
from technology selection to buy-vs-build decisions.
Closely collaborate with other internal teams and departments.
Lead overall information systems designs, and architecture; from technology selection to buy-vs-build decisions.

Requirements

10+ years full-stack (frontend and backend) software engineering experience.
Deep expertise in programming languages such as Python and Javascript along with common libraries such as React and Angular.
Proficiency developing, versioning and optimizing REST and GraphQL APIs.
Modern space systems experience, including software ecosystems.
Proven success in a high-growth startup environment.
B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.
Deep experience selecting and deploying database technology based on specific performance and feature needs (SQL/NoSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, InfluxDB, etc)
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week.
Nice-to-have Skills
End-to-end development from product concept to delivery to customer/market.
The salary range for this role is $210,000 - $234,000, 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.
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.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $210,000 - $234,000, 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.
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.
From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.

Benefits

Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale.
We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.
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.

Company info

Own the end-to-end software development from product concept to delivery and maintenance to our internal customers.

Equal opportunity

In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

Visa & Work Authorization

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

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