Senior Software Engineer (Generalist) — Robotics/Autonomy

Muon Space; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Unlimited sick time

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading space systems provider in San Jose is seeking a Senior Software Engineer capable of tackling complex problems with innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong coding skills, particularly in C++, Rust, or Python, and extensive experience in a team setting. Responsibilities include leading projects, mentoring engineers, and participating in technology selection. The salary range for this position is $184,000 to $208,000, supplemented by a competitive equity grant and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience as a software engineer in a team environment.
• Proven capability to quickly learn new programming languages and development environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, lead, implement complex and cross-team projects.
• Estimate forward-looking work.
• Mentor new and junior engineers.
• Participate in evaluating and selecting technologies.

Skills

Problem-solving

System design

C++

Rust

Python

Education

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field

Job description

A leading space systems provider in San Jose is seeking a Senior Software Engineer capable of tackling complex problems with innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong coding skills, particularly in C++, Rust, or Python, and extensive experience in a team setting. Responsibilities include leading projects, mentoring engineers, and participating in technology selection. The salary range for this position is $184,000 to $208,000, supplemented by a competitive equity grant and a comprehensive benefits package.