Lead Software Engineer

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

STR is looking for a Lead Software Engineer in Woburn, Massachusetts to develop cutting-edge estimation theory and resource management software. You will drive the implementation of flexible software solutions and collaborate on multi-disciplinary teams to provide impactful innovations. The ideal candidate has an MS with at least 8 years of experience or a PhD with at least 5 years of experience in fields like applied mathematics or computer science, alongside proficiency in C++, Python, Java, and a current Top Secret clearance. The salary range is between $174,000 and $220,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required with SCI eligibility.
• Capable of developing disruptive technologies in estimation theory and resource management.
• Proficient in collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of software focused on estimation theory and resource management.
• Design and implement flexible software solutions.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver unique solutions.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

Maintainable code

APIs development

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

MS in a scientific field with at least 8 years of experience

PhD in a scientific field with at least 5 years of experience

Job description

Lead Software Engineer

Lead development of disruptive estimation theory and resource management software at STR.

Location: Woburn, Massachusetts, United States
Compensation: $174,000 - 220,000 USD per year

About the Role

As a Lead Software Engineer at STR, you will help develop disruptive technologies focused on estimation theory, prediction and system resource management. You will design and implement flexible software solutions and collaborate with multi‑disciplinary project teams. You will provide high‑impact, unique solutions for our customers' most important problems. This position is based primarily in the Woburn, MA office.

About the Team

STR's Analytics and C2 Division researches and develops novel technologies to solve challenging national security problems through advanced analytics. The Signals Exploitation and Tracking (SET) Group applies machine learning, statistics, estimation theory, and information theory algorithms for signals exploitation, target tracking, predictive analytics, and system resource management.

Who You Are:

• Active Top Secret clearance required with SCI eligibility; U.S. citizenship is required.
• MS with at least 8 years of experience, and/or PhD with at least 5 years of experience (or equivalent) in a scientific field such as applied mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or data science.
• Proficient in writing maintainable, well‑documented code and APIs.
• Able to work and collaborate on multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Experience using Linux.
• Expertise using C++, Python, and Java.
• Experience with container‑based software (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Even Better:

• Experience in intelligence or military‑related mission areas.
• Experience with micro‑service architecture and DevOps pipelines.

Pay Information

Full‑time salary range: $174,000 - $220,000.

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at [e-mail] and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.