Application Guide

How to Apply for Software Platform Engineer (DevOps/SRE)

at Muon Space

🏢 About Muon Space

Muon Space is revolutionizing climate action by developing cutting-edge Earth-sensing satellite technology to provide unprecedented environmental data. Working here means contributing directly to climate solutions through space technology, combining scientific mission with engineering excellence. The company's focus on satellite-based Earth observation makes it uniquely positioned at the intersection of space tech, climate science, and cloud infrastructure.

About This Role

This Software Platform Engineer role involves designing and implementing infrastructure-as-code for satellite data processing systems using Terraform/Terragrunt, architecting AWS EKS clusters for production workloads, and building developer productivity tools like Bazel build infrastructure. The role is impactful because you'll be enabling the reliable processing of critical Earth observation data that drives climate action decisions, directly supporting Muon Space's mission to revolutionize environmental monitoring.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve collaborating with satellite data scientists to optimize EKS clusters for image processing workloads, implementing Terraform modules for new cloud infrastructure, troubleshooting Bazel build performance issues, and refining Grafana dashboards to monitor satellite data pipeline health. You'll balance infrastructure development with supporting engineering teams who rely on your platform for processing Earth observation data.

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🎯 Who Muon Space Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services (especially EKS, EC2, VPC, IAM) and can demonstrate production Kubernetes deployments
  • Possesses deep Terraform/Terragrunt expertise with experience managing multi-cloud or complex cloud environments
  • Has built developer productivity tools like Bazel build infrastructure, remote execution clusters, or similar CI/CD acceleration systems
  • Understands cloud cost optimization in data-intensive environments and has implemented monitoring/observability solutions with Grafana/Prometheus

📝 Tips for Applying to Muon Space

1

Highlight specific experience with satellite data processing, Earth observation systems, or climate tech infrastructure in your resume

2

Prepare concrete examples of Terraform/Terragrunt implementations you've designed for production systems, especially if involving AWS EKS

3

Demonstrate your understanding of Bazel build infrastructure by describing a network cache or remote execution cluster you've implemented

4

Show how you've contributed to cloud cost optimization in data-heavy environments, as Muon Space processes satellite imagery

5

Mention any experience with private network infrastructure using Cloudflare Zero Trust or AWS transit gateway for secure data transmission

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Express genuine interest in Muon Space's climate mission and how your infrastructure skills can support Earth observation technology", 'Highlight specific experience with AWS EKS clusters in production environments and Terraform infrastructure-as-code implementations', "Describe your approach to building developer productivity tools and how you've accelerated engineering teams in previous roles", 'Connect your cloud cost optimization experience to the data-intensive nature of satellite imagery processing']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study Muon Space's specific satellite technology and Earth observation missions to understand their data processing needs
  • → Research the company's technical blog posts or public talks about their infrastructure stack and engineering challenges
  • → Understand the climate science applications of Earth-sensing satellite data and how infrastructure supports these use cases
  • → Look into the satellite industry's unique infrastructure requirements for data downlink, processing, and distribution

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you design a Terraform/Terragrunt architecture for a multi-region satellite data processing pipeline on AWS?
2 Describe your experience implementing Bazel build infrastructure - what challenges did you face with network caches or remote execution?
3 How would you approach monitoring and observability for satellite data ingestion and processing workloads on EKS?
4 What strategies have you used for cloud cost optimization in data-intensive environments, and how would you apply them here?
5 How would you expand private network infrastructure using Cloudflare Zero Trust and AWS transit gateway for secure satellite data transmission?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic DevOps experience without highlighting specific AWS EKS, Terraform, or Bazel expertise mentioned in the job description
  • Failing to connect your infrastructure skills to the climate/satellite domain - Muon Space wants engineers passionate about their mission
  • Not demonstrating experience with the specific tools listed (Terraform, Terragrunt, Bazel, AWS EKS, Grafana, Prometheus, Cloudflare Zero Trust)

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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