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Senior Software Engineer

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At a Glance

Location
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Experience
5+ years
Compensation
ation Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000 The salary range listed is ba
Posted
2026-04-15T13:21:28-04:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

C++CI/CD

Domain Knowledge

  • Engineering
  • Government

Requirements

Demonstrate expertise in C++14 and software engineering techniques including multi-threading, memory management, and performance optimization

Have experience integrating with larger software systems, including unit and system-level testing

Understand the use of GitLab, CI/CD tools, automated testing frameworks, and code quality tools in software development processes

Feel comfortable adopting to new programing languages, third-party software frameworks, and innovative technologies

Compensation & Benefits

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

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

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 you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at

www.str.us

Responsibilities

Translate system and software requirements into software designs compliant with architectural constraints and open architecture requirements

Implement robust, high-quality C++ software suitable for mission-critical, real-time systems with high reliability and availability requirements

Develop test frameworks to verify correct implementation and performance of C++ software

Utilize and help iteratively improve DevSecOps development practices

Participate in peer reviews of requirements, architecture, software implementations, and test plans

Document software designs and interfaces