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.
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.
Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.
Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!
For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.
At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.
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Location
Pittsburgh, PAJob Function
Software/Applications Development/EngineeringPosition Type
Staff – RegularFull Time/Part time
Full timePay Basis
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely related field.
- At least 3 years of experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded software, system programs, and applications supporting advanced robotics initiatives.
- At least 3 years of professional software development experience for robotics.
- At least 3 years of Linux development experience.
- At least 3 years of C/C++ experience using GNU Make and CMake build systems.
- At least 3 years of Python programming experience for application development and rapid prototyping.
- At least 3 years of experience with network communications and protocols, including TCP, IP, UDP, CANOpen, CANBUS, and ROS.
- At least 1 year of embedded programming experience on the STM32 platform.
- Must live within commuting distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Carnegie Mellon University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Carnegie Mellon University and has not been reviewed or approved by Carnegie Mellon University.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout, with automatic employer contributions to a TIAA-administered plan at 8% of base salary (and 9.78% for 9‑month academic appointments), plus optional employee deferrals. Vesting after three years is clearly specified, which helps set expectations for long-term value.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family support is strengthened by 100% paid parental leave for six weeks and 100% paid maternity leave for 6–8 weeks (delivery-type dependent), effective July 1, 2024. Childcare support is also referenced through a Cyert Center subsidy up to $5,000 per family, alongside no-cost EAP access.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits include free Pittsburgh Regional Transit access and access to fitness classes and facilities, adding recurring non-cash value to the overall package. Pittsburgh’s relatively affordable cost of living can further increase the perceived adequacy of a given salary compared with higher-cost coastal hubs.
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