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Senior Software Engineer
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
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