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Victory

Staff Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

About the Staff Software Engineer position We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer who will be a key member of the Engineering team. You will be architecting, implementing and maintaining the ...

Victory

Staff Software Engineer

Austin, TX

About the Staff Software Engineer position We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer who will be a key member of the Engineering team. You will be architecting, implementing and maintaining the ...

Victory

Staff Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

About the Staff Software Engineer position We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer who will be a key member of the Engineering team. You will be architecting, implementing and maintaining the ...

Asurion

JOB CODE TEC4017 Staff Software Engineer MANAGEMENT LEVEL 6 Senior Manager DISCIPLINE Software Engineering REPORTS TO Director of Engineering FSLA CLASSIFICATION Exempt The Staff Software Engineer ...

Parachute Health

Staff Software Engineer

The Staff Software Engineer will develop in an agile environment, contribute to key technical ... on-call rotation, ensuring timely resolution of critical system issues, and contributing to the ...

Asimov, Inc

Staff Software Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$179K - $230K/yr

We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer to help us build it. You'll join an interdisciplinary ... Be part of an on-call rotation to support the software you've helped develop. About You: * You have ...

Asimov

Staff Software Engineer

Boston, MA · Remote

$179K - $230K/yr

We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer to help us build it. You'll join an interdisciplinary ... Be part of an on-call rotation to support the software you've helped develop. About You: * You have ...

Mondo

Staff Software Engineer

Horsham, PA · Remote

$80 - $90/hr

Staff Software Engineer, location is REMOTE. The start date is ASAP for this contract to hire position. Job Title: Staff Software Engineer Location-Type: 100% REMOTE Start Date Is: ASAP Duration:

Kaizen Stackup

Staff Software Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

Full-time Staff Software Engineer About Us We are a dynamic and innovative technology company dedicated to creating cutting-edge software solutions that transform businesses and enhance user ...

Earnest

Staff Software Engineer

$207K/yr

Staff Software Engineer Duties: * The Staff Software Engineer (Multiple Positions Open) at Earnest ... Contribute to Earnest's DevOps culture and participate in rotating on-call support for production ...

Kaizen Stackup

Staff Software Engineer

New York, NY

$230K - $250K/yr

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our core software products. You will be responsible for leading technical initiatives, mentoring ...

Allen Control Systems

Staff Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$176K - $294K/yr

Staff Software Engineer Company Overview: Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup founded by two former Navy electrical engineers with a proven track record in robotics and ...

Ripple

Staff Software Engineer

Chicago, IL

As a Staff Software Developer, you will own the platform delivering financial clarity to businesses ... on-call pager rotation WHAT YOU'LL BRING: * Someone who takes initiative to guide others and ...

Allen Control Systems

Staff Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$176K - $294K/yr

Staff Software Engineer Company Overview: Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup founded by two former Navy electrical engineers with a proven track record in robotics and ...

Fuze Health

Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer We are actively recruiting for a Staff Software Engineer. As a Staff Software Engineer at FuzeRx, you are a principal technical leader within our technology organization ...

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As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for on call staff software engineer in the United States is $161,148.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $134,500.00 and $190,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectOn Call Staff Software EngineerStaff Software Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in CS or related field; relevant experienceBachelor's or higher in CS or related field; extensive experience
Work EnvironmentOn-call shifts, troubleshooting, incident responseProject development, design, mentorship
Usage in IndustryUsed in companies with 24/7 support needsUsed for technical leadership and complex projects

The On Call Staff Software Engineer primarily handles on-call duties, troubleshooting issues during off-hours, and incident response. In contrast, the Staff Software Engineer focuses on project development, technical leadership, and mentoring. Both roles require strong technical skills, but their responsibilities differ mainly in on-call availability and scope of work.

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Infographic showing various On Call Staff Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $161,148 per year, or $77.5 per hour.

On call Staff Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Rolling Meadows, IL • On-site

$169K - $253K/yr

Part-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 360 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

87th of 536 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: NoDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

As an On Call Staff Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

Northrop Grumman is looking to add to our talented team of Embedded Software Engineers. Our engineers are self-starters who are part of a team of software professionals developing world-class software to meet our customers' high expectations. The Embedded Software Engineer designs, develops, operates, and maintains software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific and manufacturing requirements. The individual shall apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of engineering applications and products within the RF Business Unit. This includes interfacing with customers, suppliers, application users and other technical and support personnel. The ideal individual will have experience including the full software development life cycle, which includes requirements, design, coding, testing, and integration.

This position will be on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL. location.

The salary range is based on a full-time schedule and will be prorated to the extent the schedule is reduced.

Basic Qualifications for Staff Embedded Software Engineer:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar engineering discipline with a minimum of 12+ years of engineering experience, or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar engineering discipline with 10+ years of engineering experience.
  • Object Oriented Programming in C++
  • Familiarity with Software architecture (design patterns, objected oriented design)
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc.)
  • Experience Developing Embedded Software running Linux or VxWorks Operating Systems
  • Familiarity with software development methodologies and frameworks such as Waterfall Methodology and/or Agile
  • Familiarity with various version control systems (Git, Gitlabs, Github, Bitbucket, ClearCase. etc) and Agile software planning tools (Rally, Jira, etc)
  • US Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of Secret Clearance prior to start.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Object Oriented Programming in C++11
  • Knowledge with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc)
  • Experience with Software development methodologies and frameworks such as Waterfall Methodology and/or Agile.
  • Experience testing, debugging, and integrating Embedded Software on target hardware.
  • Experience with complex systems of systems that utilize Parallel Processing, Multi-Threading, Distributed Processing, Multi-Core, System-on-Chip, and Secure Processing.
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Differentiating characteristics include demonstrated leadership and teamwork capability, interpersonal communication skills and activities.
Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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