Lead Developer Platforms Software Engineer

Boeing

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Berkeley, MO
Salary
$198,050–$267,950 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Jul 10, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $170k
This role $233k
$112k most similar roles pay here $285k

This role pays more than 93% of similar roles. Most pay $128,620–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $233k versus about $170k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Boeing

Boeing is the world''s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, military aircraft, defense systems, and space launch vehicles for customers in 150 countries. Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Boeing currently has 86 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,416–$162,150 across 86 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Lead Developer Platforms Software Engineer

The Lead Developer Platforms Software Engineer will join Boeing’s Air Dominance program in Berkeley, MO, as a Technical Lead for the CI/CD infrastructure team. This role involves streamlining software build and test tools, identifying unique requirements for product teams, and ensuring compliance with safety-critical standards using AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, GitLab CI, and static code analysis tools. The individual will own the end-to-end CI/CD pipeline architecture, define platform direction, mentor engineers, and enforce quality standards while reducing pipeline friction and improving build performance. Essential skills include 9+ years of programming experience in C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or Ada, 6+ years of Agile team leadership, and extensive knowledge of DevSecOps technologies. Experience in the defense/aerospace industry and networking principles is preferred.

What you'll do

  • Serve as technical authority for CI/CD infrastructure, setting platform direction and quality standards.
  • Own end-to-end CI/CD pipeline architecture, defining topology and modularity standards.
  • Lead technical direction for the CI/CD team, conducting reviews and mentoring engineers.
  • Reduce pipeline friction, improve build performance, manage system metrics, and deliver self-service tooling.
  • Maintain Developer Platforms technical roadmap, balancing new capabilities with security hardening and reliability.

What we're looking for

  • 9+ years of experience programming in C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or Ada
  • 6+ years of experience leading an Agile team using Agile methodologies
  • Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance required
  • 6+ years of experience working with DevSecOps technologies like Kubernetes and Cloud services
  • Experience managing and mentoring a technical team in software development best practices
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
  • Knowledge of networking principles and safety-critical software requirements

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