Software Engineering Manager – Mission Ops

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. Lead the Mission Ops software engineering squad .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeMarina Del Rey • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $200,000 - $265,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading software engineering teams, with a strong focus on distributed systems, web applications, and real-time monitoring solutions. Proficient in guiding teams through ambiguity while ensuring high-quality software delivery and adherence to engineering best practices.

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Software Engineering LeadershipDistributed Systems DevelopmentReal-Time Monitoring SystemsObservability Tools ExpertiseAgile Process Management

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringDistributed SystemsWeb ApplicationsGo ProgrammingRust ProgrammingPython ProgrammingReact DevelopmentTypeScript DevelopmentReal-Time MonitoringIncident Management

Soft Skills

MentorshipTeam BuildingCollaborationProblem SolvingGuidance Through Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

GrafanaPrometheusAI DevelopmentEvent-Driven ArchitecturesTime-Series Data

Industry Keywords

AerospaceAutonomous VehiclesRoboticsDefenseEnergyMission Control SoftwareGround SystemsFleet Operations SoftwareITAR ComplianceEAR Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsGrafanaPrometheusPythonReactRustTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Mission Ops software engineering squad
Manage and build a team of high-performing engineers
Provide mentorship and guidance to accelerate engineers' growth
Collaborate with Product and Go-To-Market teams to define a technical roadmap
Ensure delivery of high-quality software at high velocity while meeting reliability requirements for launch and live operations
Establish and refine engineering processes, agile rituals, and use of AI to accelerate development
Engage hands-on with architecture and code across frontend, APIs, and backend services
Contribute to high-impact features and resolve critical technical challenges
Own technical scope for user interfaces, APIs, and backend systems supporting machine and fleet monitoring, alerting, root-cause analysis, and issue resolution
Report directly to the VP of Engineering

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years in software engineering
2+ years in a people management role
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field
Strong experience with distributed systems and web applications using Go, Rust, or Python
Experience with modern frontends built in React and TypeScript
Experience building real-time monitoring, alerting, or incident management systems
Familiarity with time-series data and event-driven architectures
Expertise in observability tools such as Grafana or Prometheus
Proven ability to guide teams through ambiguity
Track record of being a "force multiplier" for engineering talent
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (Green Card Holder), or protected individual such as an asylee or refugee in compliance with ITAR/EAR regulations
Experience in aerospace, autonomous vehicles, robotics, defense, or energy is a bonus
Experience building mission control, ground systems, or fleet operations software is a bonus
Experience leading AI-first teams and AI initiatives is a bonus
Experience designing alerting, anomaly detection, or root-cause analysis workflows for operators is a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity ownership
401(k)
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
Unlimited PTO
In-person collaboration in Marina Del Rey office twice per week
Quarterly full-week team gatherings
Relocation support/openness to relocating candidates to LA for the right candidate