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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 26 days STR's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 99% of STR's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at STR
- high 100 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
- 2026-09-17
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 transitioning advanced signal processing algorithms into production-quality software. This role involves GPU programming and optimization, architecting software components, and ensuring compliance with open architecture standards. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and documentation of software designs are also key responsibilities.
- 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 varies by candidate qualifications
- Role involves working on defense and national security technology, which may require adherence to strict compliance and security protocols
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Listed by STR on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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