Senior Software Engineer (CLEARANCE REQUIRED)
STR · Woburn, MA
Posted about 3 months ago · $139,000 - $165,000
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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 Senior Software Engineer at STR, you will develop innovative technologies focused on estimation theory, prediction, and system resource management. Your role involves designing and implementing flexible software solutions while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to address critical national security challenges. The position is primarily onsite in Woburn, MA, and requires an active Top Secret Clearance.
- 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
- Active Top Secret Clearance Required with SCI eligibility
- BS + 5 years, MS + 3 years, PhD or equivalent experience in computer science or related field
- Proficient in writing maintainable, well documented code and APIs
- Able to work and collaborate on multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience using Linux
- Expertise using C++, Python, and Java
Nice to have
- Experience in intelligence or military-related mission areas
- Experience with micro-service architecture and DevOps pipelines
What you get
- Full-Time Salary Range: $139,000 - $165,000
Worth weighing
- Position requires active Top Secret Clearance, which may limit candidate pool
- Onsite work required in Woburn, MA
- Salary range is based on external market data and may vary based on individual qualifications
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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