Technical Lead - Embedded Software Engineer

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Retirement plan contributions

8% retirement contribution

Dependent tuition benefits

Transit benefit

Onsite gym Arlington

Parental leave

Military leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University in Arlington, VA seeks a software development technical leader with deep C and C++ expertise to guide one of our development teams.

You will design robust architectures, mentor engineers, build prototypes, and engage with customers to align technical needs with mission goals.

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI DoW clearance.
• BS with 10+ years, MS with 8+ years, or PhD with 5+ years in CS/EE.
• Proven experience designing complex software architectures.
• Proficient in C and C++, plus Python for analytics.
• Experience with embedded software and performance testing.
• Ability to lead teams and engage with customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead software projects from conception to deployment.
• Design robust architectures and create design artifacts.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Create prototypes for new technologies.
• Lead customer engagements and ensure alignment with goals.
• Mentor and lead a team of developers, fostering continuous improvement.
• Utilize static analysis to improve code quality and security.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Software architecture

Mentoring

Python

Embedded software

Static analysis

Customer engagements

Education

BS in CS/EE

MS in CS/EE

PhD in CS/EE

Tools

Static analysis tools

Job description

SEI helps advance software engineering principles and practices and serves as a national resource in software engineering and computer security. SEI works closely with academia, defense and government organizations, and industry to continually improve software-intensive systems. Our core purpose is to help organizations improve software engineering capabilities and develop or acquire the right software that is defect free, within budget and on time, every time

Are you creative, curious, energetic, collaborative, technology-focused, and hard-working? Are you familiar with end-to-end software development activities and full-stack engineering?

About the role

We are looking for a software development technical leader with expertise in C and C++ to lead one of our development teams in crafting high-performance software solutions. This role involves guiding the development process, designing robust architectures, developing prototypes, analyzing existing software artifacts and leading customer engagements. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in full software lifecycle development, the ability analyze source code and mentor others on the architecture, design and construction process.

What you’ll do

• Lead software development projects from conception to deployment, focusing on C and C++ programming languages.
• Demonstrate software architecture expertise by creating and maintaining design artifacts such as data flow diagrams, sequence diagrams, quality attribute specifications, and interface definitions to support scalable, maintainable, and high-performance software solutions.
• Mentor junior team members in the construction of software applications, integration of numerous components, analysis, and testing.
• Create prototypes to explore new technologies and solutions, quickly turning concepts into viable products.
• Spearhead customer engagements to gather requirements, provide technical consultations, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Mentor and lead a team of developers, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Utilize static analysis tools to identify and rectify security vulnerabilities and code quality issues before deployment.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and software development best practices.

Who you are:

• You currently possess a TS/SCI DoW security clearance.
• You have a BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciple with ten (10) years of experience; OR MS in the same fields with eight (8) years of experience; OR a PhD in the same fields with five (5) years of experience.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing complex software architectures and systems.
• The ability to identify, analyze, develop architecture drivers, tradeoffs, and extensibility is
• Proficiency in the C, C++ software development languages.
• Proficiency in Python for developing analytics and analyzing data.
• Experience with developing embedded software, performance tests and interpreting the results.
• Experience with static analysis tools and techniques for improving code quality and security.
• Demonstrated ability to lead development projects and engage with customers technically.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, strong analytical abilities, and a detail-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to work with members of the US Military and other customers to achieve mission success.
• Flexible to travel to other SEI offices, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings on occasion. Moderate (25%) travel outside of your home location.

Why work here?

• Our benefits philosophy encompasses three driving priorities: choice, control, and well-being. Through Carnegie Mellon University, SEI offers a wide range of competitive employee benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, tuition benefits, generous time off, and a robust retirement savings policy to name a few.
• Join a world-class organization that has a significant impact on software in government.
• Work with cutting edge technologies and experts to solve tough problems for the government and the nation.
• Get an 8% monthly contribution for your retirement plan without having to contribute to it
• yourself.
• Get tuition benefits for you and your dependent children.
• Get access to university resources including mindfulness programs, a monthly transit benefit on WMATA, free onsite gym at our Arlington facility, etc.
• Enjoy paid parental and military leave.
• Qualify for relocation assistance and so much more.