Top 40 lead software engineers Jobs in denver, co

Lead Avionics Software Engineer
ThinkOrbital —Boulder, CO
- $130,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Computer Science
- Laboratory experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Software Engineers
Western Union —Denver, CO
- $164,112 - $242,614 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Office
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
Senior Software Engineer (Tech Lead), Marketplace Middleware Engineering
Forge Global —Denver, CO
- $189,000 - $220,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Computer science
- Management
- Computer Science
Lead Java Developer
Excelacom —Greenwood Village, CO
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer Science
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Lead Software Engineer - C#/.NET Core
Code, LLC —Greenwood Village, CO
- Email
- Management
- 8 years
- SQL
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Lead Software Developer (JAVA)
Asahi Lift —Denver, CO
- Computer science
- 7 years
- Computer Science
Lead Agent Engineer (Langchain)
Focused —Denver, CO
- $175,000 - $250,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Management
- System design
- Office
Software Engineer/ UI Tech Lead Level 5
Northrop Grumman —Aurora, CO
- $177,000 - $265,600 a year
- Overtime
- Master's degree
- SQL
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Lead Software Engineer (.NET)
EPAM Systems, Inc. —Denver, CO
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Azure
- Software troubleshooting
- 5 years
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Lead Mobile Architect/Developer
V3Main Technologies Inc. —Denver, CO
- Email
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- English
Software Engineer - Lead E5
RADIX METASYSTEMS INCORPORATED —Englewood, CO
- $165,000 - $195,000 a year
- System design
- 11+ years
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Lead Mobile Engineer
Allegion —Golden, CO
- $154,450 - $205,000 a year
- Online Application
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
5d
Lead Java Software Engineer
Resource Innovations —Denver, CO
- $140,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Computer Science
- Pass drug screening
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Lead Quality Release Engineer
Salesforce —Denver, CO
- $148,500 - $223,900 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- System design
- Product management
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Senior Lead C#/.Net Developer
Charles Schwab —Lone Tree, CO
- $150,000 - $170,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Computer Science
- Software troubleshooting
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
5d
Lead Full Stack Software Engineer
Allegion —Golden, CO
- $154,450 - $205,000 a year
- Online Application
- Java
- AWS
- Bachelor's degree
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
Lead, AI Software Engineer
Strive Health —Denver, CO
- $108,500 - $163,200 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Clinic
- Product management
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Tech Lead, Android Core Product - Denver, CO, USA
Speechify —Denver, CO
- $140,000 - $200,000 a year
- Remote
- 5 years
- Senior level
- Communication skills
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Tech Lead, Web Core Product & Chrome Extension - Denver, CO, USA
Speechify —Denver, CO
- $140,000 - $200,000 a year
- Remote
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
13d
Software Engineer/ UI Tech Lead Level 3 or 4
Northrop Grumman —Aurora, CO
- $114,000 - $213,400 a year
- Overtime
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- SQL
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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Lead Avionics Software Engineer

ThinkOrbital
Boulder, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$130,000 - $170,000 a year

Benefits

Stock options
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Systems integration
Software engineering
Software implementation
Integration Architecture Design (Architecture design skills)
Collaboration with product development teams
C
Bachelor's degree
Computer hardware
Embedded software
Implementation (software development lifecycle)
Leading team collaboration initiatives
System deployment
Linux
Embedded C
Distributed computing
Electrical Engineering
Cross-functional team management
Design (software development lifecycle)
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Job Title:

Lead Avionics Software Engineer

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

Employment Type:

Full-time

Salary Range:

From $130,000 to $170,000 depending on experience

About ThinkOrbital:

ThinkOrbital is developing breakthrough technologies to defend, service, and build in space. From pioneering autonomous welding in orbit to long-range X-ray imaging systems for space domain awareness and infrastructure inspection, we are redefining what’s possible in the final frontier. Our team is made up of driven engineers, scientists, and operators who thrive in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Position Summary:

We’re looking for a Software Lead to join our team and own the architecture, development, and delivery of onboard software across our aerospace programs. This is a hands-on role that involves close collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams, including systems, hardware, and program leadership, to design, build, and deploy reliable flight software. You’ll be responsible for driving technical decisions, guiding development from concept through integration and test, and ensuring our software performs in demanding, real-world environments

Job Description

Own the onboard software architecture and technical decision-making across aerospace programs, ensuring alignment with mission objectives, system requirements, and long-term scalability
Design, implement, and maintain embedded Linux-based flight software in C++, delivering robust and reliable capabilities from concept through deployment
Collaborate with systems, hardware, and program teams to define, refine, and manage software requirements, including derived requirements and verification strategies
Lead development of low-level drivers and hardware interfaces, ensuring seamless integration across avionics, payloads, and supporting subsystems
Drive software quality through development and maintenance of unit, integration, and system-level tests, supporting verification and validation efforts
Support hardware bring-up, system integration, debugging, and validation across lab and flight environments
Participate in full software lifecycle activities, including architecture definition, development, integration, test, deployment, and on-orbit support
Contribute to software development processes, standards, and best practices, including code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder
7+ years of experience developing embedded or hardware-integrated software systems
Strong proficiency in C/C++ and embedded Linux development
Experience owning software architecture and delivering systems from concept through integration, test, and deployment
Hands-on experience interfacing with hardware (e.g., Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART) and debugging system-level issues
Strong understanding of software architecture principles for embedded or distributed systems
Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts and drive alignment across cross-functional teams
Experience in aerospace or other high-reliability systems preferred

Preferred skills:

Passion for space and understanding of space environment
Experience with flight software or space-based systems
Experience with multi-threading and utilization of multiple cores
Familiarity with fault-tolerant or safety-critical system design
Experience working in resource-constrained or high-reliability environments
Exposure to lab-based hardware testing and validation workflows
Experience with GoogleTest or similar C++ testing frameworks
Experience with Git

What We Offer:

Competitive benefits and stock options
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Opportunity to shape next-generation space systems
A small, fast-moving team where your impact is tangible

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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