Software Engineer II at Sierra Nevada Company, LLC
Lone Tree, CO
$94,345–$129,725from the description
Jul 9, 2026
Lone Tree, CO
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A mid-level software engineering role focused on building and iterating prototype applications for aerospace systems, including integrating AI/ML model outputs and experimental algorithms into early-stage solutions. The work involves rapid development cycles, debugging across prototype environments, code reviews, and documentation. It suits a developer with a few years of experience in languages like C++, Java, or Python who is comfortable in exploratory, fast-moving settings.
Mid level · 2+ years · National · Bachelor's required · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $138,970 (middle half $107,524–$175,762). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Why we read it this way (5)
The job title 'Software Engineer II' maps to a Mid-level band; the 2+ years experience requirement and scope of responsibilities are consistent with that level.
The required programming language is stated as 'C++, Java, or Python' — these are presented as interchangeable options. C++ is captured as the primary with Java and Python as alternatives. Java and Python are also listed separately under the preferred qualifications section with additional languages (C, C#, HTML, Bash), so they are marked preferred individually as well.
The clearance notice references ITAR/export control citizenship requirements and links to DCSA background check information, but no specific security clearance level is stated as a hard gate — marked as None.
Degree requirement: a Bachelor's in CS, Software Engineering, or related field is explicitly required; however, the JD notes 'Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience,' which does not waive the degree itself — a Bachelor's remains the minimum.
Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and Spiral are listed under preferred qualifications as methodology knowledge; Agile is captured as the primary with Scrum and Waterfall as alternatives. Spiral has no direct canonical tool equivalent and is omitted as a separate skill.
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