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Senior Software Engineer

STR · Melbourne, FL

Posted about 3 months ago · $134,000 - $184,000

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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 Senior Software Engineer at STR, you will work on a multidisciplinary cyber/networking team focused on developing innovative technologies for national security. Your responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and testing software solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with a research team to tackle complex problems. You will also analyze existing designs to optimize performance and ensure high-quality deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
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

  • 5+ years of experience in relevant software engineering roles
  • Proficient in Python, C, C++, or similar programming languages
  • Experienced with designing and implementing open architectures and rapid prototyping methodologies
  • Strong working knowledge of software testing and industry-standard development lifecycles
  • Significant hands-on experience developing software with GNU/Linux toolchains
  • 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

What you get

  • Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000

Worth weighing

  • Requires ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance, which necessitates U.S. citizenship
  • Fast-paced yet structured development environment may not suit everyone
  • Focus on national security could imply work on sensitive projects
  • Salary range is based on external market data and may vary based on individual qualifications

Summarised from STR's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by STR on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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