Senior C Programmer for Cybersecurity Data Tools

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University in Arlington, VA, is seeking a full-time staff software developer. You will develop software tools for handling large-scale network data, engaging in the full software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment.

The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills in C and experience with Linux. A degree in a quantitative field is required, with responsibilities including software development, testing, and customer support.

Qualifications

• Education in a quantitative discipline required.
• Experience in software development lifecycle preferred.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity research tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software tools.
• Provide technical support and customer assistance.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation.
• Develop and execute software tests.

Skills

Programming skills in C

Scripting skills with bash

Problem-solving skills

Ability to learn new programming languages

Teamwork and project management

Education

BS degree in Computer Science or related field with 10 years experience

MS degree with 8 years experience

PhD with 5 years experience

Tools

Linux

Docker

Job description

The Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University in Arlington, VA, is seeking a full-time staff software developer. You will develop software tools for handling large-scale network data, engaging in the full software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment.

The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills in C and experience with Linux. A degree in a quantitative field is required, with responsibilities including software development, testing, and customer support.