Lead Software Engineer
STRVirginia, United States • Massachusetts, United States
Posted April 7, 2026
157000 - 224000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security.
Job Description
Lead Software Engineer position at STR's Analytics & C2 Division. Responsible for designing, developing, and implementing advanced algorithms and software systems for autonomous platforms.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government.
- BS in Computer Science or related technical field with 7+ years’ experience.
- 5+ years experience with C++ or Java.
- Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization.
- Proven ability to lead and manage moderate size engineering teams (5-10 engineers).
- Experience in leading system/software architecture design.
- Comfortable working both with internal leadership and external customers.
- Experience utilizing object-oriented programming principles, Agile software lifecycle methodologies, test-driven development methodologies.
- Proven ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401k matching
- Retirement plan