853 staff software engineer c jobs at 283 companies in United States

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Founding Full-stack / Product Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$130k-$300k/yr On-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Help us build a 100× better job search engine. We need a full-stack engineer with great taste, sharp fundamentals, and a track record of shipping polished product on React/Next.js plus a real backend (Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe).
React, Next.js, TypeScript, Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe
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Staff C++ Software Engineer
Fairborn, Ohio, United States
$130k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SRC
SRC: Develops advanced radar and electronic warfare systems.
8+ YOETS/SCI required. 8+ years C++ experience (Modern C++20/23), bachelor's in CS/CE or related, expertise with CMake, Perf/Valgrind/VTune, CI/CD, system architecture and performance optimization.
C++, CMake, Perf, Valgrind, VTune, CI/CD, Linux kernel, Docker, AWS, Azure, GCP, Boost, LLVM, Abseil
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Staff / Sr Staff C++ Software Engineer
Boulder, Colorado, United States
$96k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SciTec
SciTec: Provides advanced remote sensing and missile defense technology solutions.
5+ YOEBS in physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or CS; 5+ years; C++; Linux; data structures; high-throughput optimization; good communication; in-person Boulder work; DoD clearance.
C++, Linux, GPU programming, Agile software development
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Senior/Staff/Principal C++ Software Engineer
San Francisco or Malibu
OnsiteFull Time
Horizon Surgical Systems
Horizon Surgical Systems: AI-driven robotic systems for ophthalmic microsurgery
5+ YOE5+ years industrial C++ software development; strong C++, Python/Java/JavaScript; Linux; robotics/ROS2 or DDS a plus; AI labeling or cloud backend experience preferred.
C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, Linux, ROS 2, DDS, Git, CI/CD, AI labeling
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Senior Staff Software Engineer (C++)
Mountain View, California, United States
$192k-$260k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Aeva
AevaNYSE: AEVA: Develops 4D LiDAR sensing technology for autonomous vehicles and robotics.
10+ YOESenior software engineer specializing in modern C++, with 10+ years of experience, strong systems programming, and experience building production infrastructure.
C++, Linux, CUDA, Bazel, Networking, IPC, GPU, Distribute Systems, Performance Debugging
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Software Engineer Staff
Huntsville, Alabama, United States
OnsiteFull Time
OASYS
OASYS: Provides technology services and products for government and defense.
Full-time software engineer with C/C++ experience; requires US citizenship and Secret security clearance; onsite in Huntsville, AL.
C, C++, RTOS (GreenHill, VxWorks), MBSE
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Staff Software Engineer
United States
$140k-$372k/yr RemoteFull Time
GitHub
GitHubNASDAQ: MSFT: Cloud-based platform for software development and version control.
9+ YOE9+ years software engineering with proficiency in Go, Ruby, Rust, Python, JavaScript, C/C++, Java; multiple degree paths accepted.
Go, Ruby, Rust, Python, JavaScript, C, C++, C#, Java, React, CosmosDB, Elasticsearch, Datadog, Sentry, Azure Data Explorer, OpenAPI, Kafka, RabbitMQ
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Senior Staff Software Engineer, C++ Software Integration (R4018)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$181k-$271k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Shield AI
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
10+ YOEMinimum 7-10+ years experience in C++, distributed systems, CI/CD, and hardware/software interfaces; expert in C++14/17/20; strong Linux experience; active SECRET clearance; leadership experience.
C++, Python, Linux/Unix, Docker, GitLab CI, Conan, CMake, gRPC, REST, ZeroMQ
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Staff Software Engineer
Westchester, Illinois, United States
$124k-$155k/yr HybridFull Time
Ritchie Bros.
Ritchie Bros.NYSE: RBA: Conducts global auctions for heavy equipment and industrial assets.
8+ YOE8+ years of software engineering; staff/principal level experience; C#, .NET, .NET Core; REST APIs; cloud (Azure); observability; mentoring.
C#, -.NET, .NET Core, REST APIs, Azure, OpenTelemetry, ORMs, SQL
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Staff Software Engineer
United States
$140k-$372k/yr RemoteFull Time
GitHub
GitHubNASDAQ: MSFT: AI-powered developer platform for software collaboration and code hosting.
9+ YOE9+ years of software engineering experience or multiple degree paths with 7+ years in related technical roles; proficiency across Go, Ruby, Rust, Python, JavaScript, C/C++, C#, Java; strong system design and cloud experience.
Go, Ruby, Rust, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C, C++, C#, Java, React, MySQL, CosmosDB, Elasticsearch, Datadog, Sentry, Azure Data Explorer, OpenAPI, GraphQL, Kafka, RabbitMQ
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C++ Software Engineer (Senior, Staff, or Lead)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
$135k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Ghost Robotics
Ghost Robotics: Developing autonomous quadrupedal robots for defense and industrial applications.
5+ YOEStrong modern C++ (C++17/20) production experience, Linux, Git, GitLab CI/CD, CMake, debugging, concurrency, and system design. Senior+ levels require 5+ years (Staff 8+, Lead 10+) and permanent U.S. residency; clear background checks required.
C++17, C++20, Linux, Git, GitLab CI/CD, CMake, Docker, ROS, ROS 2, Python
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Staff Software Engineer
United States
$150k-$220k/yr RemoteFull Time
Anaconda
Anaconda: Provides a platform for data science and AI development.
10+ YOE10+ years software development, deep C/C++ experience, cross-platform production engineering, experience with build systems, mentoring, and AI-assisted development tools.
C/C++, Linux, macOS, Windows, Claude Code, Git, GCC, LLVM, CMake, Bazel, Make, Automake, Python, CUDA, cuDNN, conda, conda-forge, Homebrew, manylinux
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Staff Software Engineer, Connectivity (C++)
Pittsburgh or Mountain View
$171k-$273k/yr HybridFull Time
Aurora
AuroraNASDAQ: AUR: Developing autonomous driving technology for trucking and passenger mobility.
Expert C++ skills for high-performance, thread-safe Linux systems; networking protocol experience (TCP, UDP, gRPC, HTTP); BS/MS/PhD in CS or equivalent; mentoring and large codebase experience.
C++, TCP, UDP, gRPC, HTTP, Linux, GoLang
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Staff Software Engineer, BMS
San Jose, California, United States
$170k-$215k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Archer
ArcherNYSE: ACHR: Develops electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban mobility.
10+ YOE10+ years in embedded software; BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science; C/C++; DO-178C/ISO 26262; RTOS; low-level hardware interfaces; BMS experience.
C, C++, MATLAB/Simulink, DO-178C, DO-331, UFML/SysML, RTOS, RS-422/485, CAN, ARINC-429, AFDX, Ethernet, TCP/IP, SPI, I2C
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Senior Staff Software Engineer (C / Networking / Dataplane)
San Jose, California, United States
$158k-$225k/yr HybridFull Time
Zscaler
ZscalerNASDAQ: ZS: Provides cloud-native cybersecurity solutions through zero trust architecture.
8+ YOE8+ years building large-scale networking/security applications with expertise in C/C++; strong data structures & algorithms, Linux/Unix experience, BS in CS/CE or equivalent, and familiarity with AI tools.
C, C++, Linux, Unix, DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, AI
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Staff Software Engineer
San Jose or Flower Mound
$113k-$222k/yr HybridFull Time
Stryker
StrykerNYSE: SYK: Manufactures medical devices and equipment for healthcare providers.
4+ YOE4+ years software engineering experience; strong C#/.NET, WPF, Windows Services; API design (REST/SOAP/WCF/gRPC); BS in software or CS.
C#, NET, WPF, Windows Services, REST, SOAP, WCF, gRPC
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Staff Software Engineer - Fullstack
Los Angeles or Adrian
HybridFull Time
Observable Space
Observable Space: Developing integrated hardware and software for persistent space observation.
8+ YOE8+ years in software engineering; 2–3 years in staff/principal/lead roles; strong in Java/Kotlin/C++/C#; data modeling with RDBMS/ETL; TDD; experience in distributed systems and reactive frontend; ability to lead and influence engineering standards.
Java, Kotlin, C++, C#, TypeScript, React, SQL, ETL, Kotlin (backend), JVM
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Staff Software Engineer
Denver, Colorado, United States
$185k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Performance Drone Works
Performance Drone Works: Manufacturer of autonomous, tactical unmanned aerial systems for defense.
7+ YOELead software engineering, define standards, mentor engineers, and drive cross-team architectural decisions; strong C++, Qt, embedded Linux, and cross-platform UI experience.
C++, Qt, QML, QtWidgets, QMake, CMake, REST, JSON, Linux, Android
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Software Engineer Staff
Orlando, Florida, United States
$114k-$227k/yr HybridFull Time
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed MartinNYSE: LMT: Designs and manufactures global security and aerospace systems.
5+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE/Software Engineering/Engineering, 5+ years with C/C++/C# and software design/testing, Agile experience, ability to obtain Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required; team leadership experience.
C, C++, C#, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE), Agile, DCOM, SCPI, IVI Foundation, VXI, PXI, Digital Multimeter, Oscilloscope
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Staff Software Engineer, Software Systems
San Diego, California, United States
$144k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Brain Corp
Brain Corp: Develops AI software for commercial autonomous mobile robots.
7+ YOE7+ years software engineering; robotics/embedded experience; C++ expert; Python; Linux; HAL/middleware; telemetry; AMRs familiarity.
C++11, C++, Python, Linux, CMake, Google Test, MQTT, Git
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Staff Software Engineer - Payload
Lafayette, Colorado, United States
$170k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
EOI Space
EOI Space: Developing and deploying VLEO satellite constellations for Earth imagery.
10+ YOEBachelor’s in CS/SE/aerospace; 10+ years software engineering; GPU/edge compute experience; Kubernetes; Python/C/C++/Go; NVIDIA Jetson/CUDA a plus.
Python, C++, Go, Kubernetes, NVIDIA Jetson, CUDA, Containerization, OS-level programming, embedded systems