Senior Software Engineer

STR is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to be part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers dedicated to developing cutting-edge technologies with significant and immediate impact on our national security. We believe that each employee has a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives that are essential to providing our customers with innovative solutions.

We are seeking a Software Engineer with versatile skills in computer science, software architecture, algorithm design, and software development to help us advance the state of the art. The ideal Software Engineer will be curious and motivated to work within a team structure to develop technical solutions in a rapid prototyping and results-driven environment. Our culture enables us to develop impactful technologies through collaborative teamwork, while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and quality.

We encourage Engineers who are comfortable jumping into new projects, including identifying key requirements, defining the solution / architecture, selecting the appropriate tools and technology stack for the job, prototyping, and implementing deliverable software and algorithms. Fluency in multiple high-level programming languages and proficiency in a Linux environment are a must. Experience with standard networking libraries, SQL/No-SQL databases, message queue technologies, and containers / virtual machine technologies such as Docker or QEMU is valuable. Strong candidates will also have experience with advanced algorithms and distributed systems.

We expect the tools and techniques we develop and deliver to meet high standards of quality, maintainability, and reuse. Therefore, experience with sound software engineering principles and software unit test methodologies is valuable.

Duties will include:

• Architecting novel software solutions that span research, development, and deployed production
  
• Working on / leading small research teams to develop innovative software prototypes
• Identifying promising algorithmic approaches to open ended problems
• Delivering high-quality software in a team environment

Required Skills and Experience

• Ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance
• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related field
• 10 years of related experience
• Proficient in multiple high-level programming languages e.g., Python, C/C++, Scala, or Rust
• Proficient building and deploying software
• Motivated collaborator and effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences

Desired Skills and Experience

• Active Security Clearance
• Understanding of computer and operating system architecture, such as file systems, memory/process/thread management, device drivers and/or loadable kernel modules
• Experience developing research concepts from proposal through implementation and transition
• Ability to manage scope and requirements on a multidisciplinary team

STR employees may be subject to COVID-19 vaccination requirement in response to Executive Order 14042 and accompanying Task Force Guidance, unless a medical or religious accommodation is formally approved by STR.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If yo