Principal Software Engineer

STR • Woburn, MA

21d • $206,000 - $284,000

About The Position

STR is hiring a Principal Software Engineer to be part of a multidisciplinary cyber/networking team dedicated to developing cutting-edge technologies with significant and immediate impact on our national security. Our team develops is developing breakthrough technology through communications innovation on all networking levels, from the physical to the application layer. We believe that everyone has a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives that are essential to providing our customers with innovative solutions. The skills below are intended to give you a sense for the position. If you see any overlap with your skills, go ahead and apply! 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. In this role, you will take a leadership role in designing, implementing, and testing software that enhances advanced real-time data communications and networking solutions using open systems principles. We aim for the highest standards of quality, maintainability, and reuse in our tools and techniques. Therefore, candidates should have a demonstrated ability to produce well-designed, scalable solutions and to establish and follow reliable testing methodologies.

Requirements

• This position requires the ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government.
• 10+ 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
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics or other related fields and at least 10 years of applicable experience

Nice To Haves

• Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance
• Advanced experience using Python, MATLAB, and other high-level programming languages
• Proven experience building, deploying, and maintaining robust and stable software
• Experience writing software using a large multi-party code base
• Demonstrated success managing technical challenges in experimental/laboratory environments, including performing quantitative analysis
• Experience developing software using machine learning techniques
• Familiarity with multi-threaded or multi-core real-time operating concepts
• Experience with high level-software architecture design
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including mentoring junior staff and contributing to team efficiency

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees