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Lead Software Engineer

STR · San Diego, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $157,000 - $224,000

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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 Software Engineer at STR, you will be part of a multidisciplinary cyber/networking team focused on developing innovative technologies that enhance national security. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include leading technical discussions, designing and implementing software solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with a research team to tackle complex problems. You will also be expected to deliver high-quality software in a fast-paced environment, while ensuring that systems meet reliability and usability standards.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
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

  • 7+ years of experience in relevant software engineering roles
  • Proficient in Python, C, C++, or similar interpreted or low-level programming languages
  • Experienced with designing and implementing open architectures and rapid prototyping methodologies
  • Strong working knowledge of software testing, evaluation best practices, and industry-standard development lifecycles
  • Significant hands-on experience developing software with GNU/Linux toolchains using open-source software
  • Deep understanding of networking principles, including the 5-layer OSI networking stack

Nice to have

  • Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance
  • Advanced experience in Python, MATLAB, and/or other high-level programming languages
  • Proven ability to build, deploy, and maintain production-ready software systems
  • Experience writing software in a multi-party, large-scale codebase
  • Demonstrated success managing technical challenges in experimental/laboratory environments, including performing quantitative analysis

Worth weighing

  • Salary range is $157,000 - $224,000, but final offers depend on various factors including experience and security clearances
  • Position requires the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance, which may limit some candidates
  • The role involves significant responsibility and ownership of technical challenges, which may be demanding
  • The environment is described as fast-paced yet structured, which may not suit everyone

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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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