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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Carnegie Mellon University
- **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), CAN Bus, CANopen, CMake, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Robot Operating System, Linux Development, Information Technology, Build Tools
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3462153817&tx=KR5151FFL&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

Requirements: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or closely related field. Must have (3) years' experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded software, system programs and other applications in support of advanced robotics initiatives.

Experience must include: (3) years professional software development experience for robotics; (3) years' experience in Linux development; (3) years' experience of C/C++ using GNU Make and CMake build systems; (3) years' experience with programming using Python for application development and quick prototyping; (3) years' experience with network communications and protocols including TCP, IP, UDP CANOpen, CANBUS and ROS; and (1) year experience in Embedded programming on STM32 Platform.

This position is primarily in-office. Remote work may be available at the employer's discretion. The employee must live within commuting distance of Pittsburgh, PA. 5-10% Domestic/International travel dependent on project assignment.

## Description

Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Senior Software Engineer (Pittsburgh, PA) to design, develop, test and maintain applications or systems programs and technical documentation. Support business user questions/issues regarding applications and/or systems issues and availability. Gather and provide input on functional specifications and requirements. Support, participate in, and lead technical projects. Guide or train lower-level staff. Participate in departmental and cross functional project teams. Works with users and customers to evaluate requests to determine feasibility, cost, and time requirements and system compatibility. Update specifications based on user and system requirements. Design, develop, test and maintain embedded software using CANBUS and CANOpen for STM32 platform. Develop and make presentations to sponsors and other interested parties.