Senior Level C Software Engineer Jobs

Senior level c software engineer jobs place experienced engineers at the center of systems design, technical decision-making, and the cross-functional efforts that ship production-grade software. Openings concentrate across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid roles, and employers like Kiewit, Williams, and Adobe hiring at this level now.

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Open roles173+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerKiewit
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type68% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
I&C Engineer
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Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
New 1m ago
I&C Engineer
Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
Wadsworth, Texas
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$110 - $122/hr
5,001-10,000

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Novartis
Project Management and C&Q Lead
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Novartis
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Project Management and C&Q Lead
Novartis
Durham, North Carolina
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
$114k - $212k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Zoox
Senior/Staff Software Engineer - C++ Simulation Platform
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Zoox
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Senior/Staff Software Engineer - C++ Simulation Platform
Zoox
Seattle, Washington
Business Operations
Project Management
$245k - $305k/yr
Master's degree in physics
1,001-5,000

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Marsh McLennan
Account Executive- Commercial Property & Casualty (P&C) - Corporate Brokerage Practice
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Marsh McLennan
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Account Executive- Commercial Property & Casualty (P&C) - Corporate Brokerage Practice
Marsh McLennan
Seattle, Washington
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$103k - $219k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Adobe
Principal AI Systems Engineer — C++ / Applied AI
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Adobe
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Principal AI Systems Engineer — C++ / Applied AI
Adobe
San Jose, California
Customer Service
Inside Sales
Sales
$246k - $361k/yr
10,000+

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Senior Level C Software Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Kiewit
    Kiewit16
  • Williams
    Williams10
  • Adobe
    Adobe6
  • Williams Wpc-I
    Williams Wpc-I4
  • F
    Framatome North America4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software30
  • Consulting & Professional Services29
  • Energy22
  • Construction & Real Estate16
  • Transportation & Logistics15

Senior Level C Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level c software engineer job?

Employers hiring at this level look for engineers who can own complex systems end to end, not just write clean code. Demonstrated experience with low-level memory management, performance optimization, and systems programming in C carries the most weight. Contributing to architecture discussions, mentoring junior engineers, and showing you can drive a project from design through deployment will set you apart from candidates who have the years but not the ownership.

Which companies hire senior level c software engineers?

Companies hiring senior level c software engineers right now include Kiewit, Williams, and Adobe, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in organizations building embedded systems, operating infrastructure, networking products, or performance-critical software where deep C expertise is a core requirement rather than a nice-to-have.

Are there remote senior level c software engineer jobs?

Yes, though the share varies by industry and employer. About 32% of senior level c software engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with fully on-site roles most common in defense, embedded hardware, and lab environments where physical access to systems is required. Remote-friendly roles appear more often in software infrastructure, networking, and platform engineering.

What makes a c software engineer role senior level?

A senior level c software engineer role is defined by scope and ownership, not just tenure. Senior engineers are expected to lead technical design, make independent architectural decisions, and own the quality and delivery of complex components. They also mentor mid-level and junior engineers, represent engineering considerations in cross-functional discussions, and are accountable for outcomes rather than just individual tasks.

Which industries hire the most senior level c software engineers?

Senior Level c software engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their core products, whether embedded firmware, network stacks, operating systems, or real-time control software, depend on the performance, portability, and low-level control that C provides.