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Autonomy Algorithms Lead Software Engineer

STR · Arlington, VA

Posted about 3 months ago · $173,000 - $216,000

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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 an Autonomy Algorithms Lead Software Engineer, you will design, develop, implement, and test advanced algorithms and software systems for autonomous platforms, focusing on mission planning and automated control processes. You will lead and mentor a team throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality software products through best practices. The role involves collaboration with research scientists and external customers, leveraging your expertise in machine learning and software development.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • BS in Computer Science or related technical field
  • 7+ years of experience
  • 5+ years of experience with C++ or Java
  • Full stack development experience with a focus on backend algorithmic development
  • Understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization

Nice to have

  • MS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field
  • Experience with Collection Orchestration
  • Satellite Constellation Management
  • Containerization and service-based architectures
  • Coordinating Electronic Warfare resources

What you get

  • Full-Time Salary Range: $173,000 - $216,000

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work policies aside from flexibility when not using facilities
  • Focus is heavily on backend development, with limited scope for front end or database management
  • Salary range is based on external market data and may vary based on multiple factors

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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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