Lead Software Engineer (CLEARANCE REQUIRED)

Front Door Defense; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

STR in Woburn, MA is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (CLEARANCE REQUIRED) to lead the development of a mission-critical software platform for estimation and resource management. You will design robust software and APIs, while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-impact solutions.

This role is based onsite in the Woburn, MA office. Required Top Secret clearance eligibility, advanced degree with extensive experience in CS/Math/Engineering, and strong skills in C++, Python,

Qualifications

• MS with at least 8 years of experience and/or PhD with at least 5 years in a scientific field such as applied math, 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.
• Experience with container-based software (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Lead development of a mission-critical software platform for estimation and resource management.
• Design and implement flexible software solutions.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver high-impact solutions.
• Work onsite in the Woburn, MA office.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

Linux

Education

MS/PhD in CS/Math/EE

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Lead Software Engineer (CLEARANCE REQUIRED)

Lead development of a mission‑critical software platform for estimation and resource management.

Location: Woburn, Massachusetts

Compensation: $174,000 – $220,000 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. You will work onsite, as this position is based primarily in the Woburn, MA office.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance Required with SCI eligibility, for which U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. government
• MS with at least 8 years of experience, and/or PhD with at least 5 years of experience (or equivalent experience) in a scientific field such as applied math, 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, education, training, critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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.