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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 Senior Software Engineer at STR, you will work on a multidisciplinary cyber/networking team focused on developing innovative technologies that enhance national security. Your role will involve designing, implementing, and testing software solutions, collaborating with a research team, and mentoring junior engineers. You will also take ownership of significant project components and ensure high standards of quality and performance in the software you develop.
- 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
- 5+ 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
What you get
- Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000
Worth weighing
- No specific information on remote work options or flexibility
- Fast-paced and structured environment may not suit everyone
- Candidates must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship
- Salary range is based on external market data and varies based on multiple factors
Summarised from STR's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by STR on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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