Senior Cyber Software Engineer

Full Timesenior

Woburn, MAPosted 20 days ago

Role Overview

Systemstechnologyresearch is hiring a Senior Cyber Software Engineer. This is a full-time role in Woburn. Part of Systemstechnologyresearch's Security hiring, posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Security roles is $130k-$175k (based on 10 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

STR is hiring a Senior Cyber Software Engineer who has a passion for developing tools and techniques to enhance the security and resiliency of national defense software systems.

What you'll do:

Apply software engineering principles to develop robust and resilient software solutions for critical national security missions
Develop static analysis tools to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in software systems
Implement and refine fuzzing techniques to discover potential security weaknesses
Conduct thorough security assessments to ensure the integrity and security of operational (or soon-to-be operational) software systems

Who you are:

This position requires the ability and willingness to obtain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government.
BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years of relevant professional experience
Proficiency in C/C++ and enthusiasm for picking up additional languages as needed
Hands-on experience with static analysis tools and techniques
Strong grasp of software engineering principles and practices
Ability to develop engineering solutions to first-of-its-kind problems
Familiarity with assembly language, operating systems internals (memory/process/thread management, calling conventions), and compiler technologies (e.g., GCC, LLVM)  
Experience with scripting automation tools (e.g. bash, make) and build systems (e.g., LLVM+Clang, GNU Make, CMake, pip, Gradle)

Nice to haves: 

Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance
Exposure to modern CI/CD and DevOps Tools (e.g., Github Actions, GitlabCI, Jenkins)
Experience with dynamic analysis tools (e.g., PIN, DynamoRio, AFL++), including development of fuzzing tools
Proficiency in Rust
Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Podman)

Pay Information
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 for more info.

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.

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Where is the Senior Cyber Software Engineer position at Systemstechnologyresearch located?

This position is based in Woburn. Systemstechnologyresearch has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Senior Cyber Software Engineer at Systemstechnologyresearch earn?

Systemstechnologyresearch has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior Cyber Software Engineer role at Systemstechnologyresearch posted?

This role was posted on June 19, 2026 (20 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior Cyber Software Engineer role at Systemstechnologyresearch require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Systemstechnologyresearch lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.

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