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Lead Software Engineer

STR · Woburn, MA

Posted about 3 months ago · $157,000 - $224,000

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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 Lead Software Engineer at STR, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on developing innovative communications technology that enhances national security. Your responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and testing software solutions, leading technical discussions, mentoring junior engineers, and optimizing existing designs. You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with a dedicated research team to deliver high-quality software solutions.

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

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

  • 7+ 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: $157,000 - $224,000

Worth weighing

  • No specific technologies or frameworks mentioned, which may affect the role's relevance to current market trends
  • The role requires a Top Secret security clearance, which may limit candidate pool
  • Fast-paced environment may not suit everyone, especially those preferring more structured settings

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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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