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Autonomy Algorithms Lead Software Engineer

STR · Woburn, MA

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

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
102 days
STR's roles stay open a median of 103 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
99% of STR's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at STR
high
139 stale, 0 reposted of 139 open
Hiring momentum
37 roles opened in the last 90 days
↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-11-14

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About this role

As an Autonomy Algorithms Lead Software Engineer, you will design, develop, implement, integrate, test, and demonstrate advanced algorithms and software systems for autonomous platforms. You will lead a team through the software development lifecycle, focusing on backend algorithmic development and creating tools for mission planning and automated control processes. The role involves collaboration with research scientists and requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

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
  • Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization of backend executables

Nice to have

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

What you get

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

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work policy beyond flexibility when not using STR facilities
  • Focus on backend development may limit exposure to front-end technologies
  • Active security clearance requirement may limit candidate pool

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Listed by STR on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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