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# W2 Role :: Software Engineer - C++ / Embedded Real-Time :: Salt Lake City, UT (Onsite)

- **Company:** Stellent IT LLC
- **Location:** Salt Lake City, UT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $110,240.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Compilers, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Linux, Embedded Software, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Network Security, Object-Oriented Software Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), VxWorks, Multithreading, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us47fcbc26fd17de92a3b9774d475b61d9

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field with 6+ years of relevant software engineering experience; OR
 * Master's degree in one of the above fields with 4+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
 * Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance is required.
 * Strong experience with object-oriented software development using C++.
 * Experience with embedded real-time software development in Linux or VxWorks environments.
 * Strong experience with high-performance and multi-threaded programming.
 * Demonstrated depth of knowledge in:

 * Programming languages
 * Compilers
 * Application execution
 * Experience leading significant software features, resolving complex technical challenges, or providing technical direction for subsystems.
 * Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.
 * Ability to influence technical execution without direct authority.

Preferred Skills

 * Advanced proficiency in C++.
 * Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
 * Hands-on software development and troubleshooting on embedded targets.
 * Experience designing embedded systems using a real-time operating system (RTOS).
 * Working knowledge of:

 * Signal processing
 * Control systems
 * Networking
 * Knowledge of networking and security protocols including:

 * IP
 * UDP
 * TCP
 * IPsec
 * Strong presentation and technical writing skills., The ideal candidate is a Senior Software Engineer / Embedded Software Engineer with strong C++ expertise, real-time embedded development experience, and an active Secret clearance.
Candidates with experience in Linux/VxWorks, multi-threaded programming, embedded systems, RTOS, DoD programs, and high-performance software development will be highly competitive.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with strong expertise in C++ and embedded real-time software development to support a highly technical engineering environment in Salt Lake City, UT.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing high-performance, multi-threaded software in Linux or VxWorks environments and a strong understanding of programming languages, compilers, and application execution.
Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs and working directly with embedded targets is highly preferred.


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