Senior C Software Engineer Jobs in Iowa

Senior C Software Engineer jobs in Iowa are open across Iowa City, Ames, and Des Moines and other Iowa metros, with employers like The University of Iowa, Nordstrom, and ABB Installation Products hiring at every experience level. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles5
Top employerThe University of Iowa
Top cityIowa City, IA
Cities hiring4
Work type100% Remote
Top industryEducation

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Nordstrom
Operations Manager - C Shift - Cedar Rapids Fulfillment Center
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Operations Manager - C Shift - Cedar Rapids Fulfillment Center
Nordstrom
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Customer Service & Support
$59k - $98k/yr
10,000+

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The University of Iowa
Staff Nurse - Resource C - 90% Day/Night or Straight Days
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The University of Iowa
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Staff Nurse - Resource C - 90% Day/Night or Straight Days
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
High School
10,000+

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The University of Iowa
Staff Nurse - Resource C - 60% WEO Nights
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The University of Iowa
Added 1w ago
Staff Nurse - Resource C - 60% WEO Nights
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
High School
10,000+

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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Technical Actuarial Director - P&C Planning & Forecasting
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
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Technical Actuarial Director - P&C Planning & Forecasting
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Des Moines, Iowa
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Vice President Sales, C&I
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Vice President Sales, C&I
ABB Installation Products
Ames, Iowa
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Enterprise Sales
Business Development
$207k - $332k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Senior C Software Engineer Jobs by City in Iowa

Where Iowa roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Iowa City
2 jobs
Ames
1 job
Des Moines
1 job
Cedar Rapids
1 job

Senior C Software Engineer Job Market in Iowa

A snapshot from current Iowa openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • The University of Iowa
    The University of Iowa2
  • Nordstrom
    Nordstrom1
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    ABB Installation Products1
  • Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
    Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education2
  • Retail1
  • Insurance1

What Iowa Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior C software engineer jobs across Iowa.

  • 5 or more years of professional C programming experience in production environments
  • Deep knowledge of memory management, pointers, and manual resource allocation
  • Experience with POSIX systems, Linux kernel interfaces, or RTOS platforms
  • Proficiency debugging with tools such as GDB, Valgrind, or AddressSanitizer
  • Familiarity with cross-compilation toolchains and embedded or low-level hardware targets
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related technical field

Senior C Software Engineer Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions

How many senior C software engineer jobs are there in Iowa?

There are 5+ senior C software engineer openings in Iowa on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Iowa City, Ames, and Des Moines. New positions post regularly as employers across Iowa hire.

How much do senior C software engineers make in Iowa?

Senior C software engineers in Iowa earn a median of about $114,890 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,390 for the lowest 10% to over $165,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Iowa cities have the most senior C software engineer jobs?

Iowa City, Ames, and Des Moines have the most senior C software engineer openings in Iowa right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire senior C software engineers in Iowa?

Companies currently hiring senior C software engineers in Iowa include The University of Iowa, Nordstrom, and ABB Installation Products, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote senior C software engineer jobs in Iowa?

Yes. About 100% of senior C software engineer openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Iowa metros.

How do I apply for senior C software engineer jobs in Iowa?

You can apply to senior C software engineer jobs in Iowa directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Iowa location, then apply to each one that fits.

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