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Autonomy Algorithms Senior Software Engineer

STR · Woburn, MA

Posted 13 days ago · $134,000 - $184,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
13 days
STR's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
99% of STR's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at STR
high
100 stale, 0 reposted of 139 open
Hiring momentum
215 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As an Autonomy Algorithms Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop, implement, integrate, test, and demonstrate advanced algorithms and software systems for autonomous platforms. You will lead and mentor a small engineering team throughout the software development lifecycle, focusing on backend algorithmic development and mission planning systems. The role involves working with research scientists to translate complex algorithms into software applications, while also ensuring high-quality software through best practices like code reviews and unit testing.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Ability to obtain a security clearance
  • BS in Computer Science or related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience
  • 3+ years of experience with C++ or Java
  • Full stack development experience with a focus on backend algorithmic development
  • Understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization

Nice to have

  • MS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field
  • Experience with Collection Orchestration
  • Experience with Satellite Constellation Management
  • Experience with containerization and service-based architectures
  • Experience coordinating Electronic Warfare resources

What you get

  • Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work requirements, but a flexible hybrid environment is noted
  • Focus on backend development may limit exposure to front-end technologies
  • The role may involve high security clearance requirements which could impact the hiring process

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Listed by STR on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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