Lead Software Engineer

STR

Location

Woburn, MA

Posted

1 month ago

Department

Real-time Architectures, Integration & Demos (RAID)

Salary

$157,000 - $223,000

What they actually want (must-haves)

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 the job really is

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

Full-Time Salary Range: $157,000 - $223,000

Things to weigh

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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Career value4/5

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