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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 GPU programming and optimization. Responsibilities include transitioning advanced signal processing algorithms into production-quality software, architecting software components, and optimizing performance for embedded systems. The role involves collaboration with various engineering teams and contributing to technical documentation and proposal development.
- 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 various factors, not guaranteed
- Role involves working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment
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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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