Information Systems Software Engineering Manager — Hybrid

Frontdoor Defense; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 196,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Muon Space in San Jose, CA seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead its Information Systems team, directing a high‑performing full‑stack group that builds internal software and automation. You will hire, coach and align engineers with Product and business stakeholders while remaining hands‑on in architecture, reviews and coding when needed.

This hybrid role requires on‑site presence three days per week in our San Jose office, guiding delivery of mission‑critical platforms that reduce manual

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader with 8+ years in software teams including full-stack development.
• 3+ years direct management of software engineers, building and guiding teams.
• Experience owning complex internal tools and enterprise-like systems.
• Proficiency in Python, JS/TS, React, and API design (REST/GraphQL).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and grow a team building Muon's internal software and integrations.
• Own workforce planning and resourcing across concurrent efforts.
• Set standards for code quality, design reviews, testing, security and reliability.
• Translate roadmap into goals and delivery commitments with stakeholders.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery from concept to deployment and adoption.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and act hands-on when needed.
• Guide buy-vs-build decisions and integrations with core systems.
• Improve processes, tooling and infrastructure for faster delivery.

Skills

Full-stack software engineering

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

REST/GraphQL API design

Leadership / people management

Education

BS/MS/PhD in CS or related field

Tools

Google Cloud

CI/CD tooling

PostgreSQL

Job description

Muon Space in San Jose, CA seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead its Information Systems team, directing a high‑performing full‑stack group that builds internal software and automation. You will hire, coach and align engineers with Product and business stakeholders while remaining hands‑on in architecture, reviews and coding when needed.

This hybrid role requires on‑site presence three days per week in our San Jose office, guiding delivery of mission‑critical platforms that reduce manual