Entry Level Senior C Developer Jobs
New grad senior c developer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work in systems programming can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Investment & Asset Management, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Virtu Financial, Nokia, and Saxon Global hiring at this level now.
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Role- Vehicle Controls Engineer C Developer
Location- Dearborn, MI (Onsite)
Duration- 12+ months contract
Job Description:
Responsibilities include:
- Design, develop, code, and test planned changes to software tools along-side with the Vehicle Controls Tools Technical Specialist
- Follow section change control process to bring approved changes to resolution
- Provide user support across the globe via phone, email, Webex, Instant Messaging, and 1/1 user interactions
- Provide user account creation, maintenance, and access controls
- Participate in the development and delivery of training material to global Ford community
- Document changes in the appropriate user manuals and other media
- Participate in User Forum meetings.
Position Qualifications:
- Strong proficiency in C programming language with in-depth hands-on experience preferably in support of an embedded control systems environment
- Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
- Working knowledge of C programming concepts, including:
- Data structures
- Pointers
- Bit manipulation techniques
- File handling (read/write operations)
- Hash tables
- Recursion
- Experience in developing applications in Unix/Linux environments.
- Good knowledge of Unix/Linux development tools and concepts, including:
- Make and Makefiles
- GDB
- Vi/Vim editor
- Process creation and management using fork()
- Strong Linux system programming skills.
- Hands-on experience in code debugging and troubleshooting using GDB.
- Knowledge of H32 and A2L file formats.
- Familiarity with Exceed TurboX.
- Experience in control system software development and calibration.
- Experience with interfacing to Postgres database and Postgres table creation.
- Working experience of Code Configuration Management, Jira Issue Management, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Top Skills:
C Development on Linux
Exceed, Turbo X
Postgres
Role- Vehicle Controls Engineer C Developer
Location- Dearborn, MI (Onsite)
Duration- 12+ months contract
Job Description:
Responsibilities include:
- Design, develop, code, and test planned changes to software tools along-side with the Vehicle Controls Tools Technical Specialist
- Follow section change control process to bring approved changes to resolution
- Provide user support across the globe via phone, email, Webex, Instant Messaging, and 1/1 user interactions
- Provide user account creation, maintenance, and access controls
- Participate in the development and delivery of training material to global Ford community
- Document changes in the appropriate user manuals and other media
- Participate in User Forum meetings.
Position Qualifications:
- Strong proficiency in C programming language with in-depth hands-on experience preferably in support of an embedded control systems environment
- Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
- Working knowledge of C programming concepts, including:
- Data structures
- Pointers
- Bit manipulation techniques
- File handling (read/write operations)
- Hash tables
- Recursion
- Experience in developing applications in Unix/Linux environments.
- Good knowledge of Unix/Linux development tools and concepts, including:
- Make and Makefiles
- GDB
- Vi/Vim editor
- Process creation and management using fork()
- Strong Linux system programming skills.
- Hands-on experience in code debugging and troubleshooting using GDB.
- Knowledge of H32 and A2L file formats.
- Familiarity with Exceed TurboX.
- Experience in control system software development and calibration.
- Experience with interfacing to Postgres database and Postgres table creation.
- Working experience of Code Configuration Management, Jira Issue Management, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Top Skills:
C Development on Linux
Exceed, Turbo X
Postgres
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Entry Level Senior C Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level senior c developer job?
Employers hiring entry level senior c developers look for demonstrated experience with memory management, pointers, and low-level system design, usually shown through a GitHub portfolio or internship projects. Familiarity with debugging tools, build systems like Make or CMake, and version control gives candidates a clear edge. Contributing to open-source C projects or completing a systems programming course strengthens an application at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level senior c developers?
Companies hiring entry level senior c developers right now include Virtu Financial, Nokia, and Saxon Global, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including embedded systems firms, defense contractors, financial technology companies, and semiconductor manufacturers that rely on performant, low-level code.
Are there remote entry level senior c developer jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles are more common at the entry level given the hands-on mentorship these positions typically involve. About 11% of entry level senior c developer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so filtering by work setting when you search will help you focus on the format that fits your situation.
Are these new grad senior c developer jobs?
Yes, many of these openings are new grad roles that welcome recent graduates and junior candidates, including those with internship experience or a strong portfolio rather than full-time work history. A new-grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts academic projects or open-source contributions as evidence of skill, and pairs the hire with a senior mentor during onboarding.
Which industries hire the most entry level senior c developers?
Entry Level senior c developer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Investment & Asset Management, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because their core products, whether embedded firmware, real-time operating systems, or high-frequency trading infrastructure, depend on the performance and hardware control that C provides.