Lead, Software Engineer - Performance at STR
About the role
Lead Software Engineer The Mission: Do you want to build software that solves the world's most complex national security problems? At STR, we don’t just write code; we bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world mission success. You will join a multidisciplinary powerhouse of software engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and data scientists dedicated to taking innovative ideas from a whiteboard concept to a mature, deployed implementation. The Technical Frontier As part of the…
Interview process at STR
General interview process (this company's specific loop isn't published - reach out if you have insider info).
- Recruiter phone screen - typically 20-40 min
- Technical screen - 1 coding problem or take-home; format varies by company
- Onsite / virtual loop - typically 4-6 rounds over 2-3 weeks; exact split of coding, systems design, and behavioral varies by role and location
Platforms used: unknown — MiPrep tested compatible with major platforms
How to prepare
MiPrep helps you rehearse the specific cadence and question types STR interviewers score on. Upload your resume and this job description; MiPrep generates a rehearsed answer set in your voice from your own projects.