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Senior Software Engineering

QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES LLCSan Jose, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 21, 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$76/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
San Jose, CA, United States
Posted
Yesterday
AssemblyC++PythonTypeScript

Job Description

Job Title:Senior Software Engineering

Location:San Jose, CA, US

Duration: 6 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: $76/hour

Job Type: C2C/1099 Contract

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization: US-Citizen, H-1B, OPT-EAD, GC-EAD

Job Summary: 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
    Equal Opportunity Employer : We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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