Software Engineering Lead - Level 3 or 4

Description

This role sits in the Advanced Programs group, part of a business unit covering space systems, multi-domain operations and missile defense integration.

The software group has about 15 people building advanced missile tracking and interception capabilities. You would lead a team of 2-4 engineers.

The team wants people who enjoy varied, challenging work in collaborative settings at every level.

The opening may be filled as a Principal Software Engineer (Level 3) or a Sr. Principal Software Engineer (Level 4), and may be offered at the higher grade depending on qualifications.

The role is on site in Boulder, CO, about 25 miles from downtown Denver.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, document, test, deploy and debug software applications.
• Research and implement solutions to complex problems that span several engineering disciplines.
• Work with the Chief Architect, program management and fellow team leads to set the software team's technical direction.
• Assign tasks to and mentor your 2-4 team members.
• Write hands-on modern C++ code and own CI/CD development and upkeep.
• Take part in software architecture and detailed design work.

Requirements

• Level 3: a STEM bachelor's degree from an accredited university (preferred) plus 5 years of related work experience, or a master's degree plus 3 years, or a PhD plus 1 year.
• Level 4: a STEM bachelor's degree from an accredited university (preferred) plus 8 years of related work experience, or a master's degree plus 6 years, or a PhD plus 4 years.
• A current, active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at the time you apply, which you must hold to start, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• C++ development experience.
• Cloud computing proficiency.
• High level of confidence with at least three of: Jenkins, GitLab, Kubernetes, Nexus, Artifactory, containers, Podman, Docker, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry.
• Linux experience.
• Preferred: C++ build and package tools such as Conan, CMake and GCC.
• Preferred: Python development.
• Preferred: Python packaging tools such as pip and setuptools.
• Preferred: experience developing and troubleshooting software on a team.
• Preferred: software cyber compliance experience.
• Preferred: understanding of CVEs and ATO (authority to operate).
• Preferred: willingness to adapt quickly to new technologies and challenges.
• Preferred: a full stack engineering mindset.
• Preferred: object-oriented design pattern and modern data structure experience.

Conditions

Travel about 10% of the time.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Primary level base salary range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00.

Secondary level base salary range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00.

These ranges are a general guide. Actual base pay depends on the scope and responsibilities of the role, your experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus may be available on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let employees share in company results.
• Employees in Vice President or Director roles may be eligible for long-term incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, and a savings plan.
• Paid company holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal business.