Principal Software Engineer - Cloud Networking
VultrSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
$95,000 – $195,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, SpaceIndustries
Requirements
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years experience as a software engineer in a team environment
- Strong programming experience in Python for web development
- Experience with cloud-native software development in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, Azure) using containers
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Responsibilities
- Build a world class Mission Planning & Control System in the cloud, using tools like Docker and FastAPI
- Participate in designing our cloud architecture: choosing which technologies we will use, how we will organize the system, and when we should build systems in-house vs buy them off the shelf, to maximize the impact of our team
- Manage the infrastructure we will use to deploy our cloud applications, using tools like Kubernetes, Helm, and AWS Lambda
- Build the spacecraft-to-cloud data integration: processing and archiving the command history and telemetry, using tools like Kafka, InfluxDB, and Grafana
- Build the APIs and tooling to integrate our cloud with remote antenna ground station networks
- Architect systems to achieve low latency and fault tolerance
- Deploy infrastructure and tools to workstations, on-premises data centers, and cloud environments
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for the Ground Software Engineer position?
The salary range is $95k - $195k, dependent on experience and location.
Is this position remote?
Yes, the position is fully remote.
What are the required skills for this role?
Required skills include a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science or related field (or equivalent), 7+ years as a software engineer in a team environment, strong Python programming for web development, experience with cloud-native software in AWS, GCP, or Azure using containers, and excellent communication and presentation skills.
What is the team structure like at Muon Space?
The role is on the Ground Software team, which owns all software for satellite communication, customer APIs for multi-satellite planning and scheduling, and is fully responsible for the full lifecycle from implementation to production support.
What makes a strong candidate for this Ground Software Engineer role?
A strong candidate has 7+ years of software engineering experience in a team, strong Python web development skills, cloud-native experience with containers in major providers, a relevant degree or equivalent, and excellent communication skills; nice-to-haves include AWS/Govcloud, CI/CD, simple architectures, Linux, security, and customer data services.
Muon Space
Designs and operates satellite constellations
About Muon Space
Muon Space designs, deploys, and operates satellite constellations to provide Earth Intelligence that helps protect people, the climate, and ecosystems. Their services include creating mission strategies, building satellite systems, and managing these systems using their own AI automation technology. This approach allows them to deliver high performance and reliability while keeping costs low and speeding up satellite launches. Unlike many competitors, Muon Space focuses on understanding and solving their clients' specific needs rather than just selling satellite products. They operate on a pay-as-you-go model, which includes the development and operation of satellite constellations and the data generated from them. The team at Muon Space has significant experience from leading organizations like NASA, Google, and SpaceX, which enhances their capability to deliver valuable insights to clients in areas such as climate change, security, and resource management.
Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$98.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Consulting, AI & Machine Learning, AerospaceIndustries
51-200Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Company Equity
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Parental Leave
Risks
Competition from tech giants like Google may challenge Muon Space's market share.
Reliance on partnerships, like with Earth Fire Alliance, poses strategic alignment risks.
Ambitious FireSat Constellation timeline by 2026 could strain operations and finances.
Differentiation
Muon Space offers end-to-end space systems with mission-tailored LEO satellite constellations.
Their technology stack optimizes missions for faster time-to-orbit and remote sensing performance.
Muon Space's team has expertise from NASA, Google, and SpaceX, enhancing their innovative capabilities.
Upsides
Muon Space secured $56.7 million in Series B funding, boosting financial stability.
Partnership with SNC enhances RF technology, expanding commercial possibilities for Muon Space.
FireSat Constellation addresses rising demand for wildfire monitoring due to climate change.
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