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Lead Software Engineer

STR · Woburn, MA

Posted about 2 months ago · $157,000 - $223,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
62 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

The Lead Software Engineer will design, develop, and implement real-time software for RF sensor systems, focusing on GPU programming and optimization. Responsibilities include transitioning advanced signal processing algorithms into production-quality software, architecting software components, and optimizing performance for embedded systems. The role involves collaboration with various engineering teams and contributing to technical documentation and proposal development.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
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

  • Ability to obtain and retain a Secret Security Clearance
  • PhD + 2 years, MS + 5 years, or BS + 7 years in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Experience with GPU programming and optimization (CUDA)
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ for high-performance, real-time applications
  • Experience with Linux and embedded systems development
  • Experience with real-time signal processing

Nice to have

  • Active Security Clearance at the Secret or Top Secret level
  • Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python for algorithm prototyping
  • Experience with open architecture standards and frameworks
  • Understanding of RF signal processing concepts
  • Familiarity with containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices

What you get

  • Full-Time Salary Range: $157,000 - $223,000

Worth weighing

  • 20% travel required for integration events and customer meetings
  • Salary range based on external market data and various factors, not guaranteed
  • Role involves working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment

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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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