Job DescriptionACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIREDWe are seeking an experienced and versatile
Lead Software Engineer to guide the design, implementation, and lifecycle evolution of complex software systems. In this role, you will analyze user requirements to derive architecture and performance specifications, design and implement high-efficiency algorithms, and direct the technical efforts of one or more development teams. You will partner closely with systems, hardware, and operational engineers to integrate software solutions across target deployment environments, enforce rigorous quality control standards, and continually elevate development and documentation practices. The ideal candidate blends deep hands-on programming and mathematical modeling skills with proven engineering leadership.
The annual base salary range for this role is $190,000-$224,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
Required Skills- Algorithm Development & Performance Optimization: Proven experience developing and implementing mathematically sound, high-performance algorithms adhering to strict timing, memory, and hardware interface constraints.
- Database Design & Complex Querying: Hands-on experience designing interfaces, data schemas, and executing complex data queries across relational or distributed data repositories.
- Technical Leadership & Team Oversight: Proven track record serving as a software team lead, overseeing technical execution, conducting quality control/code reviews, and ensuring compliance with engineering lifecycle processes.
- Cross-Discipline System Integration: Experience conferring with systems and hardware engineers to evaluate interface limitations, derive interface control documents (ICDs), and coordinate software installations across operating environments.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, PLUS
14+ years of professional software engineering experience OR
High School Diploma / GED, PLUS
18+ years of hands-on technical software development experience in lieu of a degree.
Desired Skills- Mathematical Modeling & Scientific Analysis: Practical experience utilizing mathematical models, simulation tools, or scientific computing frameworks to evaluate architectural trade-offs and forecast system behavior.
- Modern CI/CD & Automated Testing: Familiarity implementing automated unit, integration, and performance testing frameworks alongside modern continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Containerization & Platform Orchestration: Working knowledge of deploying, configuring, and monitoring software within containerized or virtualized infrastructure (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Linux/Unix environments).
- Process Modernization & Agile Governance: Experience championing and refining organizational software development standards, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and technical documentation processes.
- Secure Coding & Systems Hardening: Working knowledge of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices, vulnerability remediation, and software assurance standards.
