C Software Developer - Hybrid (Data & AI)

Sas; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage, prescription, dental

401k plan

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Winter Wellness Break

Volunteer Time Off

Parental leave

Unlimited paid sick days

Childcare benefits

Job summary

SAS in Cary, North Carolina is seeking a C Software Developer to design, develop, and debug software across Windows, Unix, and MVS environments. You will collaborate with managers, developers, and product teams to deliver high-quality code for our SAS language and server tier.

You will own the full software lifecycle, write tests, contribute to design docs, and participate in open‑source efforts. A Bachelor's in CS and 5 years of C development experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• 5 years of software development experience in C and familiarity with Java.
• General knowledge of software development tools, methodologies, and principles.
• Proficient in source control management (branching, code review, merging), including Git and Gerrit.
• Strong knowledge of Unix and Windows; MVS experience a plus.
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality, testable, and scalable software within deadlines, following R&D best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g., managers, developers, designers, product managers) to ensure solutions meet functional requirements and R&D standards.
• Contribute to project scoping, scheduling, and task tracking; promptly communicate blockers.
• Ensure quality through unit, functional, and performance testing; review and update test plans as needed for enhancements, redesigns, or bug fixes.
• Own the full software lifecycle, including support for internal and external users.
• Co-author design and technical documentation with technical writers to meet audience needs.
• Be encouraged to participate in open‑source projects on behalf of SAS.
• Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization’s secure software development goals.

Skills

C development

Java familiarity

Software development

Unix knowledge

Windows knowledge

C#/C++/Groovy/SAS experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Git

Gerrit

Job description

SAS in Cary, North Carolina is seeking a C Software Developer to design, develop, and debug software across Windows, Unix, and MVS environments. You will collaborate with managers, developers, and product teams to deliver high-quality code for our SAS language and server tier.

You will own the full software lifecycle, write tests, contribute to design docs, and participate in open‑source efforts. A Bachelor's in CS and 5 years of C development experience are expected.