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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days STR's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 99% of STR's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at STR
- high 135 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
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from STR's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for STR.
About this role
As a Lead Autonomy Software Engineer in the SAAM group, you will develop and integrate software for advanced sensor systems, focusing on autonomy and mission systems integration. Your role includes system development, testing, and leading small teams to implement real-time applications using modern C++. You will also engage with customers to understand their requirements and shape product development.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of STR as an employer.
What you need
- Strong proficiency in modern C++ development, including multi-threaded applications
- Experience with test-driven development and CI/CD practices
- Familiarity with cross-platform development (Windows, Linux, iOS) and version control workflows
- Experience with hardware/software integration
- Minimum of 2 years relevant experience with PhD, 5 years with MS, or 7 years with BS
- Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government
Nice to have
- Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance
- 5+ years of C++ programming experience with open architecture systems
- Experience with safety-critical software architectures
- Experience with real-time software development and algorithm optimization
- Familiarity with network protocols and debugging
What you get
- Full-Time Salary Range: $174,000 - $225,000
Worth weighing
- No specific information on remote work options or flexibility
- The role involves working in demanding customer environments which may imply high pressure
- The salary range is based on external market data and may vary based on individual qualifications
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Listed by STR on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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