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Lead Software Engineer
$157K–$224K
San Diego, CA +2 · Full-time · Posted Mar 26, 2026
- Location
- San Diego, CA
San Diego, California, United States
Woburn, Massachusetts, United States - Experience
- 7+ years of relevant software engineering experience; the posting also specifies a degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience or equivalent expertise gained through prior roles.
- Education
- Bachelor's (or higher) degree in Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent expertise gained through prior roles.
- Visa sponsorship
- The posting states that U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance.
About the job
Leads the design, development, testing, and deployment of software for advanced real-time communications and networking systems, while guiding technical decisions and mentoring engineers.
What you'll do
- Own and deliver significant software features and components, from research and prototyping through production systems.
- Lead technical discussions, shape architecture, and mentor junior engineers.
- Develop and test networking software, improve existing designs and performance, and build reliable operational systems.
What they ask for
- Proficient in Python, C, C++, or similar interpreted or low-level programming languages.
- Experience designing and implementing open architectures and rapid prototyping methodologies; strong knowledge of software testing and development lifecycles.
- Hands-on experience with GNU/Linux toolchains and open-source software; deep understanding of networking principles, including the 5-layer OSI networking stack.
- Ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government.
Nice to have
- Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance.
- Advanced experience with Python, MATLAB, and/or other high-level programming languages.
Pay
$157,000 - $224,000 USD base salary
Tools
Python, C, C++, GNU/Linux, MATLAB
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