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# Principal / Senior Software Engineer (C++, Linux)

- **Company:** Analogic Corp
- **Location:** Salem, NH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Software Debugging, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Computer Networking Systems, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** June 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ff8a08296ab7a03c

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Linux?, * Strong experience in C++

 * Working knowledge of Python (scripting level familiarity is sufficient)
 * Proven background working in Linux environments (must-have)
 * Experience with microservices architectures, including:
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 + REST APIs
 + Message-based communication (MQTT preferred)
 * Experience supporting distributed / networked systems in production
 * Comfortable working in and improving established codebases

What Sets You Apart

 * Experience balancing system sustainment and new development
 * Strong debugging, code review, and system-level problem-solving skills
 * Background in complex, integrated environments where uptime and reliability are critical
 * Ability to operate independently while influencing technical direction
 * Passion for improving documentation and knowledge continuity

## Description

* Contribute to targeted greenfield development as new capabilities are introduced
 * Support software releases, debugging, and issue resolution in production environments
 * Partner with systems, test, field, and manufacturing teams to resolve integration challenges
 * Create and improve technical documentation to support long-term system sustainability


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