Senior Software Engineering Manager, Test Infrastructure

Muon Space · San Jose, CA · Engineering

Posted 2026-09-15

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About the Role

Muon seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Software Test infrastructure team. This team builds and maintains specialized testing and reporting tools to support our Software Engineering teams, and they provide collaborative, hands-on testing expertise in domains as diverse as high-performance cloud-based services, data analysis, embedded firmware, and both Simulation and Hardware-based flight-software testing.

In this role, you will grow the people, processes, and technical capabilities necessary to keep Muon moving fast while delivering tough, proven software that works. You will collaborate closely with the team’s architect and other engineering leaders, as well as customers, to anticipate testing needs and build world-class testing capabilities.  And you’ll make a unique, multi-discipline impact across a fast-growing organization.

This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop software engineers who build critical testing infrastructure and embed across the software department

Work with a variety of partners to synthesize a far-reaching team roadmap aligned with Muon’s priorities

Guide the execution of critical projects to deliver the best possible tested outcomes on the ground and in space

Develop and track important quality and performance metrics to drive improvement across the department

Collaborate with your leadership colleagues to architect organizational process that’ll serve for years to come

Manage team capacity, staffing, and growth, including hiring, coaching, and performance development

Be a voice of responsible and compassionate leadership in a fast-growing, dynamic workplace

Qualifications

BS/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field

5+ years of software engineering experience and 3+ years of experience managing software engineering teams building production systems

Demonstrated experience managing effective testing teams and testing programs

Proven track record managing teams building and maintaining reliable software tools

Extensive experience with software project resource estimation and scheduling

Accomplished history of hiring, training, and promoting software engineers

Significant experience developing in languages such as C++, Python, or TypeScript

Strong communication skills, and comfort working with cross-functional stakeholders

Nice-to-Have Skills

Familiarity with statistical analysis methods

Familiarity with failure analysis methods

Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop software testing

Experience with Software-in-the-Loop simulation testing

Knowledge of manufacturing test automation and assembly process automation

Experience building interactive reporting tools

Familiarity with space industry technology, terminology, and practices

Salary

The salary range for this role is $241,000 - $266,000, 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.

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