Staff Software Engineer, Simulation Infrastructure

About the role Muon seeks a Staff Software Engineer to join our Simulation team. An ideal candidate is an expert generalist software engineer who is as comfortable architecting and building reliable web services as they are delivering high-performance compute jobs. In this role, you will shape the architectural direction of our Simulation tools. You will work with your Simulation Engineer teammates to integrate our simulation models into complete products, and you'll lead the design, development, and delivery of these products to stakeholders across the company. This position is hybrid in San Jose, CA. Responsibilities Be the leading team member for Muon's in-house simulation product team Work closely with engineering management to design and deliver simulation services which meet the needs of stakeholder teams like business development, mission design, operations, and ground and flight software engineering Align technical roadmaps with product requirements and mission needs Collaborate with the team's physical-modeling experts to develop simulation performance specifications and integrate those simulation models into complete products Integrate feedback from client teams to drive iterative improvements to our simulation products Work closely with the Software Test team to integrate simulation tools into automated testing campaigns Collaborate with management to improve team estimation and planning Define success metrics to drive team alignment with company goals Mentor Simulation and Test team engineers Required Qualifications Proven ability to collaborate with specialized experts to deliver complex, cross-functional products B.S. or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field 10+ years' experience as a software engineer in a team environment Strong programming experience in both a high-level scripting language and a compiled systems language Willingness to operate in novel technical domains Excellent communication and presentation skills Preferred Qualifications Experience with numerical simulation techniques Fluency in statistical analysis Knowledge of the Julia language Familiarity with Linux systems administration and Docker containers Familiarity with cloud deployment environments, like Kubernetes and virtual instances Experience with Software-in-the-Loop simulation Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps best practices General familiarity with orbital satellite operations 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 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 opportunity regardless