Senior C Programmer

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University is looking for a software developer to join the Cyber Risk and Resilience Directorate, focusing on the development and extension of a network data collection suite using C and Python. The role involves design, troubleshooting, and documentation of high-performance tools aimed at analyzing large-scale network data.

Candidates require a background in computer science or engineering, with either a BS and 10 years of experience or an advanced degree and less experience. The position is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and requires legal authorization to work in the US.

Qualifications

• Expert programming in C, proficient in Bash.
• Experience with project management and multi-project coordination.
• Must have a legal authorization to work for CMU in the US.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance tools for network data.
• Troubleshoot customer issues and respond to inquiries.
• Prepare user guides and technical documentation.

Skills

Expert programming in C

Proficient Bash scripting

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to learn new languages

Education

BS in Computer Science or related discipline with 10 years experience

MS with 8 years experience

PhD with 5 years experience

Tools

Linux

Docker

Job description

Overview

Our team in the Cyber Risk and Resilience Directorate researches and develops software tools that collect, store, and analyze large-scale network data, providing security analysts with insights into network traffic. The team handles tens of billions of records per day, requiring efficient and modern computing solutions.

Position Summary

You will develop and extend the network data collection suite, primarily using C and Python. Responsibilities include defining, developing, testing, documenting, and supporting tools, with a focus on ease of integration and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Software Development (70%): Design, develop, and maintain high-performance tools for collecting and analyzing large-scale network data using C, Python, and Bash; participate in the full software development lifecycle.
• Customer Support (10%): Troubleshoot issues, respond to user inquiries, and recommend improvements.
• Documentation & Publication (10%): Prepare user guides, installation instructions, developer documentation, and technical reports.
• Testing (10%): Create and run unit, integration, and regression tests to ensure quality and performance.

Qualifications

• Expert programming in C, proficient Bash scripting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new languages.
• Experience with requirements gathering, project management, and multi-project coordination.
• Education & Experience:
  • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science or a related quantitative discipline with 10 years of experience.
  • MS with 8 years of experience, or PhD with 5 years of experience.
• Periodic travel to customer sites and conferences is required.
• Must obtain and maintain a Department of War security clearance.
• Legal authorization to work for CMU in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

Desired Experience

• Primary developer or project lead for a completed software project.
• Full lifecycle experience from requirements to delivery and ownership of the project.
• Experience developing on Linux, containerization with Docker, and familiarity with network data collection or flow data is a plus.

EEO Statement

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.