Lead Software Engineer

A successful candidate will possess several years of practical experience in software engineering, integration and testing, and networking concepts and protocols. They will demonstrate a proven ability to take ownership of technical challenges and deliver results in collaborative, fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of computer science concepts, sound software engineering principles, and hands-on experience working on Linux systems. Experienced engineers at STR are expected to work independently while contributing meaningfully to team efforts and mentoring less experienced team members. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-profile, fast paced yet structured development environment alongside a diverse and talented team.

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with a small, dedicated research team to develop innovative solutions to complex problems; Take ownership of significant features or components of projects and deliver them with minimal supervision; Lead technical discussions, guide architectural decisions, and mentor junior engineers; Develop and test novel software solutions spanning research, development, and deployed production systems; Analyze and improve existing designs and processes to optimize performance; Deliver high-quality software in a rapid-paced, research-focused team environment; Develop operational prototypes for experimentation and performance analysis; Create customer-facing operational systems, ensuring they meet high reliability and usability standards

Requirements

Several years of practical experience in software engineering, integration and testing, and networking concepts and protocols; Proven ability to take ownership of technical challenges and deliver results in collaborative, fast-paced environments; Deep understanding of computer science concepts and sound software engineering principles; Hands-on experience working on Linux systems; Ability to work independently while contributing meaningfully to team efforts and mentoring less experienced team members; Demonstrated ability to produce well-designed, scalable solutions and to establish and follow reliable testing methodologies; Ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government; 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; Strong team player with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; Bachelor's (or higher) degree in Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field, with at least 7 years of relevant experience or equivalent expertise gained through prior roles

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; Familiarity with multi-threaded or multi-core real-time operating concepts; Knowledge of high-level software architecture design and scalability principles; Demonstrated leadership abilities, including mentoring junior staff and contributing to team efficiency