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# Sr Software Engineer

- **Company:** Sierra Space
- **Location:** Centennial, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $156,666.0 - $215,437.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Hardware Interface Design, Scrum Methodology, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18791337/Sr-Software-Engineer-Colorado-Centennial

## About the Role

* Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +6 yrs experience).
 * Typically 8+ years of related experience.
 * Deep expertise in multiple programming languages and advanced understanding of software development principles.
 * Proven ability to design, architect, and implement complex software systems.
 * Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban.
 * Strong leadership skills to lead a team of engineers.
 * Ability to make high-level design decisions that will have significant impacts on program cost, schedule, and technical performance.
 * The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Extensive experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or embedded Linux.
 * Deep knowledge of hardware interfaces and communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN).
 * Proficiency with advanced debugging tools and techniques specific to embedded systems.
 * Experience leading large-scale projects or significant contributions to complex software initiatives.
 * Strong ability to stay current with new technologies and methodologies.
 * Familiarity with the complete software development life cycle (SDLC) and its various processes.
 * Understanding of memory, timing, and throughput constraints in an embedded system and ensure robust and sound designs that address these issues.