Lead Real-Time Software Engineer — Networking & Data Systems

Front Door Defense; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

STR in Woburn, MA is hiring an experienced Lead Software Engineer to design, implement, and test real-time data communications software across STR systems, with a focus on Linux-based environments and secure networking.

You will lead features, mentor engineers, collaborate with a research team, and ensure reliability, performance, and maintainability of high-profile systems used in national security. A Top Secret capable candidate is preferred and a strong foundation in CS is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of practical software engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts & protocols.
• Experience with Linux systems and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and testing of real-time data communications software.
• Collaborate with a small, dedicated research team on innovative solutions.
• Take ownership of significant features with minimal supervision.
• Lead technical discussions and mentor junior engineers.
• Develop and test software spanning research, development, and production systems.
• Analyze and improve existing designs for performance.
• Deliver high-quality software in a rapid, research-focused environment.

Skills

Python

C

C++

Linux

GNU/Linux toolchains

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/Applied Math

Tools

GNU/Linux

Job description

STR in Woburn, MA is hiring an experienced Lead Software Engineer to design, implement, and test real-time data communications software across STR systems, with a focus on Linux-based environments and secure networking.

You will lead features, mentor engineers, collaborate with a research team, and ensure reliability, performance, and maintainability of high-profile systems used in national security. A Top Secret capable candidate is preferred and a strong foundation in CS is required.