Senior Software Engineer

Boeing

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Work type: On-site
Location: Albuquerque, NMEl Segundo, CA
Salary: $198,050–$286,350 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 11 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Oct 12, 2026
Nearby: 30 roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $174k

This role $242k

$100k most similar roles pay here $306k

This role pays more than 97% of similar roles. Most pay $149,500–$198,275 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $242k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

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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 57 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,850–$171,350 across 51 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer

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Senior Software Engineer | Rocky Program As a Senior Software Engineer within the Space Mission Systems Rapid Space Capabilities portfolio, you will drive end-to-end software development for the Rocky program. This technical leadership role involves owning software design, implementation, and testing processes while shaping organization-wide architecture strategy for ground solutions. You will oversee the translation of requirements into models, lead code reviews to ensure alignment with standards, and research emerging technologies. The work focuses on solving complex problems in space and ground systems, including control systems, embedded FPGA, low latency deterministic systems, and operator interfaces. To succeed, you must possess expertise in Java, C++, Python, or JS frameworks like React; Spring Framework, Hibernate, RDBMS, MongoDB, REST, and OpenAPI. You will also utilize tools such as Maven, Gradle, Git, Jenkins, and cloud infrastructure like AWS or Azure within a DevSecOps environment.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 830 postings across 69 companies.

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Skills

Java C++ Python React jQuery UI Open Layers Spring Framework Hibernate RDBMS MongoDB REST OpenAPI Ivy Maven Gradle Git Jenkins AWS Azure TDD Agile DevSecOps CI/CD

What you'll do

Drive end-to-end software development including design, implementation, and testing processes for the Rocky program.
Shape organization-wide software architecture strategy for current and future Space Mission Systems ground solutions.
Oversee the design, development, and analysis of complex software systems.
Translate stakeholder requirements into technical models that meet customer, operational, and performance goals.
Conduct system-level analyses to identify risks, issues, and opportunities within the project.
Lead team code reviews to ensure alignment with established standards and requirements.
Research and implement emerging software technologies, tools, and frameworks.
Ensure all products and processes align with project plans and industry standards.

What we're looking for

Must possess an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance and U.S. Citizenship.
Must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 for export control compliance.
Bachelor's degree required.
10+ years of experience in foundational Computer Science knowledge, object-oriented design, and software patterns.
Experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems.
Experience with Software Engineering principles including Configuration Management, Architecture and Design, and Life Cycle Management.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field and 14+ years of experience, OR Bachelor's and 18+ years of experience, OR 22+ years of related experience (preferred).
Experience with Java, C++, Python, JS frameworks, Spring, Hibernate, RDBMS, MongoDB, REST, OpenAPI, cloud infrastructure, or DevSecOps practices (preferred).

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