Software Systems Engineer Jobs in North Carolina

Software Systems Engineer jobs in North Carolina are open across Raleigh, Charlotte, and Holly Springs and other North Carolina metros, with employers like GE Vernova, Applied Industrial Technologies, and Arcadis hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles172+
Top employerGE Vernova
Top cityRaleigh, NC
Cities hiring26
Work type80% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Cadence Design Systems
Lead Software Systems Engineer
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Lead Software Systems Engineer
Cadence Design Systems
Cary, North Carolina
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
Project & Program Management
Data Science
Project Management
Revenue Operations & Enablement
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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NVIDIA
Senior System Software Engineer
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Senior System Software Engineer
NVIDIA
Durham, North Carolina
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Science
Data Analytics
Backend Engineering
$184k - $357k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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NVIDIA
Tegra System Software Engineer
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Tegra System Software Engineer
NVIDIA
Durham, North Carolina
Software Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Backend Engineering
$152k - $288k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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NVIDIA
System Software Engineer
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System Software Engineer
NVIDIA
Durham, North Carolina
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Embedded Systems Engineering
Backend Engineering
$152k - $242k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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NVIDIA
System Software Engineer
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NVIDIA
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System Software Engineer
NVIDIA
Durham, North Carolina
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Embedded Systems Engineering
Backend Engineering
$152k - $242k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Software Systems Engineer Jobs by City in North Carolina

Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Raleigh
47 jobs
Charlotte
36 jobs
Holly Springs
16 jobs
Durham
15 jobs
Wilmington
15 jobs
Cary
12 jobs
Greensboro
5 jobs
Davidson
3 jobs
Arden
2 jobs

Software Systems Engineer Job Market in North Carolina

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

Who's Hiring

  • GE Vernova
    GE Vernova11
  • Applied Industrial Technologies
    Applied Industrial Technologies9
  • Arcadis
    Arcadis9
  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA9
  • Amgen
    Amgen7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software46
  • Consulting & Professional Services44
  • Manufacturing40
  • Electronics & Hardware19
  • Construction & Real Estate12

What North Carolina Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in software systems engineer jobs across North Carolina.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related engineering discipline
  • Proficiency in C, C++, or Python for systems-level development
  • Experience designing or integrating real-time or embedded systems
  • Familiarity with Linux internals, networking protocols, or hardware interfaces
  • Ability to obtain or hold a security clearance, depending on the sector
  • Experience with systems modeling tools, test frameworks, or CI/CD pipelines for systems code

Software Systems Engineer Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How many software systems engineer jobs are there in North Carolina?

There are 172+ software systems engineer openings in North Carolina on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Holly Springs. New positions post regularly as employers across North Carolina hire.

How much do software systems engineers make in North Carolina?

Software systems engineers in North Carolina earn a median of about $134,710 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $83,840 for the lowest 10% to over $179,310 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which North Carolina cities have the most software systems engineer jobs?

Raleigh, Charlotte, and Holly Springs have the most software systems engineer openings in North Carolina right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire software systems engineers in North Carolina?

Employers hiring software systems engineers in North Carolina include GE Vernova, Applied Industrial Technologies, and Arcadis, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote software systems engineer jobs in North Carolina?

Yes. About 20% of software systems engineer openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in North Carolina metros.

How do I apply for software systems engineer jobs in North Carolina?

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

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