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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # software engineer - **Company:** Muon Space Inc - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $210,000.0 - $234,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Information Systems, Databases, Custom Software, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, NoSQL, Commercial Software, Proprietary Software, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Management of Software Versions, ReactJS, Backend, AngularJS, Information Technology, Influxdb, Graphql, Data Management, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/staff-software-engineer-information-systems-muon-space-7965666 ## About the Role * B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience. * 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. * Deep 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. ## Description Muon seeks a Staff 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., * Leading member of the team defining and building various platforms, tools and applications on the Information Systems team. * Hands-on software development of internal software using modern methodologies and tools. * Align team roadmaps with product requirements and mission needs. * Own the end-to-end software development from product concept to delivery and maintenance to our internal customers. * Lead overall information systems designs, and 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. * Define metrics aligned with critical company goals and enable the team to achieve aggressive goals. * Closely collaborate with other internal teams and departments. ## Related Videos - [Protector Of The Realm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/591-protector-of-the-realm) - [40 Minutes to Build a Serverless COVID-19 REST and GraphQL APIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/208-40-minutes-to-build-a-serverless-covid-19-rest-and-graphql-apis) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j)