Senior Embedded Software Architect - Navy Programs

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Wellness programs

Transit benefits

Onsite gym

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to support U.S. Navy customers with architecture analysis, development oversight, and sustainment planning.

You will lead teams, analyze existing code, and engage government stakeholders to ensure secure, reliable software solutions. Ideal candidates bring hands-on C/C++ expertise, experience with naval programs, and a proven ability to drive risk reduction and implement scalable,

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of C and C++ software development.
• Experience designing complex software architectures for mission-critical systems.
• Ability to lead, balance architecture decisions and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development efforts from concept through deployment for Navy programs.
• Evaluate tradeoffs and guide technical teams on modernization strategies.
• Develop prototypes and conduct risk reduction for acquisition decisions.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders and contractors to deliver sound recommendations.

Skills

C/C++ development

Architecture analysis

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

MS in same fields

PhD in same fields

Job description

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to support U.S. Navy customers with architecture analysis, development oversight, and sustainment planning.

You will lead teams, analyze existing code, and engage government stakeholders to ensure secure, reliable software solutions. Ideal candidates bring hands-on C/C++ expertise, experience with naval programs, and a proven ability to drive risk reduction and implement scalable,