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60 Boeing Lead Software Engineer Jobs Hiring in CA

Senior Software Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$130K - $172K/yr

The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join the National Systems Programs (NSP) software team in El Segundo CA or ...

The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Software Engineer to join the National Systems Programs (NSP) software team in El Segundo CA ...

Senior Software Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$130K - $172K/yr

The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join the National Systems Programs (NSP) software team in El Segundo CA or ...

Senior Software Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$130K - $172K/yr

The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join the National Systems Programs (NSP) software team in El Segundo CA or ...

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What is it like to work at Boeing?

Boeing is a company that values innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction, with a culture that emphasizes teamwork and a commitment to excellence. The company's diverse workforce is organized into various teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and customer support, with a focus on delivering high-quality products and services that meet the needs of its customers. Working at Boeing can offer opportunities for professional growth and development, with access to cutting-edge technology and a wide range of career paths in fields such as aerospace engineering, program management, and data analytics.

What makes Boeing an attractive place to work?

Boeing is a leading aerospace company with a rich history of innovation and a strong reputation for producing high-quality aircraft and defense systems. The company offers a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects and technologies. As a Boeing employee, you can contribute to shaping the future of aviation and defense, with opportunities for professional growth, development, and making a meaningful impact on global transportation and security.

Do workers at Boeing get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
70% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 190 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Does Boeing pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
79% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

At Boeing, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
82% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from Boeing affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
97% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Boeing?

Most people get paid time off work.
92% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 73% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 5% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers at Boeing worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
93% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do Boeing workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
44% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it for Boeing workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
40% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Boeing?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
91% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 96 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do Boeing managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
88% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do jobs at Boeing spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
13% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Boeing?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
98% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Is a Boeing job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
78% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Is working at Boeing good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
81% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 99 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Boeing feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
79% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do people at Boeing get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
81% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Boeing?

Some people feel stressed here.
53% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do people at Boeing enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
81% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do people at Boeing recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
34% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Boeing?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
34% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Boeing?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 71% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do people think Boeing’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
73% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 93 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Boeing is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
69% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
Infographic showing various Lead Software Engineer job openings at Boeing in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Hybrid job distribution.

Senior Software Engineer

Boeing

El Segundo, CA • On-site

$130K - $172K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 21 days ago


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8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 614 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

32nd of 545 rated manufacturers


Job description

Senior Software Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join the National Systems Programs (NSP) software team in El Segundo CA or Chantilly, VA.

The selected candidate will perform full stack development using the AWS infrastructure. The ideal candidate has experience working across the tech stack with a solid understanding of software architecture, infrastructure tooling, and engineering fundamentals. The candidate will collaborate with cross functional teams and stakeholders to design and implement scalable software solutions, ensure engineering excellence, and achieve program objectives.

As a member of the Boeing software team, you will be involved in the entire product development lifecycle, from conceptualization and development to the maintenance and support of the delivered system for our customers. These roles provide opportunities for you to significantly influence project outcomes. The Boeing NSP Software team fosters a collaborative mentoring environment, allowing you to learn, mentor others, and contribute to shaping the future of our organization.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Leadsthe design, development, test, and maintenance of web applications that meet industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards

  • Leadsthe review, analysis, and translation of customer requirements into initial design of software products

  • Coordinatesthe development, maintenance, enhancement and optimization of software products and functionalities for systems integrations

  • Leadsactivities to develop, document and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products

  • Leads the agile software development lifecycle including planning, reviews, and supporting customer meetings

  • Debugs andleads theresolution of issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products

  • Leads handling of user inquiries, troubleshooting technical issues and user feedback analysis

  • Leads research andimplementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development

  • Leadsdevelopment, establishment, monitoring and improvement of software processes, tools and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks

  • Leadsexecution and documentation of software research and development projects.

  • Consulton software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations

  • Leadssoftware project management activities and software supplier management functions

  • Leadstracking and evaluation of software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with an adjudicated Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.).

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • 5+ years' experience designing and developing software for complex systems (i.e. Distributed Systems, Multi-Threaded and Multi-Process Applications) and a foundation in computer science and software development

  • 5+ years' experience with Python

  • 5+ plus years' experience front end web programming (Angular 9/10+, Typescript, JavaScript)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 9+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 13+ years of directly related work experience OR 17+ years of related, relevant experience

  • Experience leading projects and/or individuals in software development lifecycle tasks

  • Strong understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns

  • Experience with Agile or SAFe practices, including daily standup, User Stories, Sprints, and Release Planning

  • Familiarity with relational databases

  • Experience with Infrastructure Tooling (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines)

  • Experience in writing and executing test cases, including unit, integration, and system testing, to ensure software functionality and performance meet specifications

  • Experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Work Location:

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 10% of the time.

CodeVue Coding Challenge:

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: USD $171,700 - $232,300

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

1. Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting

2. Student Loan Match:The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with an adjudicated Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.).

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the sea bed to outer space, you'll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

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