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Boeing

Lead Software Engineer – Embedded

Boeing

. Lead the design, development, testing, debugging and maintenance of software integrated into embedded devices and systems .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $211,650 - $286,350 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading the design, development, and testing of embedded software systems, with a strong focus on integrating software with hardware components and implementing automated test strategies. Possesses a solid understanding of software architecture, cyber security concepts, and project management within embedded systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Embedded Software DevelopmentAutomated Test StrategiesSoftware Architecture and Design MethodologiesLeadership in DevSecOps AdoptionCyber Security Concepts

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Hard Skills
Embedded Software DesignAutomated TestingDebuggingIntegration of Software with HardwareSoftware Performance AnalysisReal-Time Software DevelopmentSoftware Lifecycle ManagementTraceability in RequirementsProblem SolvingSoftware Vulnerability Identification
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationCollaboration with StakeholdersAnalytical SkillsLeadership
Tools & Technologies
VS CodeGitMarkdownYAMLCI/CD PipelinesDevOpsCross CompilersTarget DebuggersTest/Performance Instrumentation
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s DegreeU.S. Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Embedded SystemsSoftware IntegrationSafety-Critical SoftwareReal-Time SoftwareU.S. Export Control Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the design, development, testing, debugging and maintenance of software integrated into embedded devices and systems
  • Translate customer requirements into embedded software product designs
  • Oversee code reviews for embedded systems software running on specialized hardware
  • Oversee integration of embedded software with hardware components
  • Analyze, monitor and improve the efficiency and stability of embedded software systems
  • Review testing and debugging of software for embedded devices and systems
  • Research and implement current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and regulatory changes relevant to software and hardware development
  • Provide consultation on software and hardware integration domains
  • Track and evaluate internal and supplier software team performance for product and process compliance
  • Oversee embedded software project management functions
  • Derive and allocate requirements with traceability throughout the software lifecycle
  • Integrate software components on emulated and target hardware
  • Develop and execute automated test strategies for safety-critical software
  • Use modern software engineering tools and practices, including VS Code, Git, Markdown, YAML, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Ability to obtain an active U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
  • 10+ years of experience leading software development
  • 10+ years of experience leading or supporting trade studies, business case development, work transfers, and/or statement of work management
  • 10+ years of experience developing and implementing automated test strategies
  • 5+ years of experience in leadership roles driving developer productivity or DevSecOps adoption
  • Ability to effectively lead, communicate and collaborate with key stake holders across multiple organizations
  • Experience with software architecture and design methodologies
  • Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements, characteristics and constraints
  • Ability to independently identify and solve problems encountered by the team using both creativity and established engineering principles
  • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to isolate issues with logs and test results
  • Experience debugging, integrating, and testing software in emulated and hardware-in-the-loop environments
  • Experience identifying software vulnerabilities and implementing effective measures to protect the software
  • Understanding of fundamental cyber security concepts, such as secure boot, encryption, and key management
  • Experience with general and real-time software development and testing tools, including cross compilers, target debuggers and test/performance instrumentation
  • Experience with domains, characteristics, constraints and products that require real-time software and influence architecture, requirements, interfaces, designs, and integration/test approaches
  • U.S. Person required for U.S. export control compliance
  • Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
  • Required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process
  • Drug testing may apply to post-offer applicants and employees

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive base pay
  • Variable compensation opportunities
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid time away from work
  • Unpaid time away from work
  • Relocation based on candidate eligibility