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About the role 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. Responsibilities 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. Qualifications 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. Salary 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. 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 believe in equal employment opp