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Systems Programmer jobs are open across defense, financial services, healthcare IT, and enterprise software, from entry-level to principal and staff engineer, with specializations in operating systems, embedded systems, and compiler development. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Role: SMPE / Mainframe System Programmer
Location: USA / Remote
Duration: Long Term Contract
Job Descriptions:
Key Responsibilities:
- Mainframe System programmer who performs installation, upgrade, maintenance of z/OS and its related IBM/BMC/ISV products.
Requirements
- Installation, upgrade and maintenance of z/OS and related IBM/BMC products
- Sound knowledge in SMPE
- Experience in RACF and security related products
- Good knowledge of system initialization and tuning
- Good Knowledge & Experience in SYSPLEX
- Good Knowledge & Experience in JES, PARMLIB, USS, Coupling Facility
- Knowledge in HCD and working with IODF's
- Good Knowledge in Disaster Recovery exercises
- Sound Knowledge in storage concepts (DFSMS is expected)
- As part of Language support - knowledge in PL1 compiler, COBOL, Assembler, Rexx, Java for z/OS, node.js, Python for z/OS recommended.
Thanks,
Elyash Khan
Raas Infotek
Newark, DE 19702
Direct number: 302-286-9976 | 125
Email: elyash.khan@raasinfotek.com
Role: SMPE / Mainframe System Programmer
Location: USA / Remote
Duration: Long Term Contract
Job Descriptions:
Key Responsibilities:
- Mainframe System programmer who performs installation, upgrade, maintenance of z/OS and its related IBM/BMC/ISV products.
Requirements
- Installation, upgrade and maintenance of z/OS and related IBM/BMC products
- Sound knowledge in SMPE
- Experience in RACF and security related products
- Good knowledge of system initialization and tuning
- Good Knowledge & Experience in SYSPLEX
- Good Knowledge & Experience in JES, PARMLIB, USS, Coupling Facility
- Knowledge in HCD and working with IODF's
- Good Knowledge in Disaster Recovery exercises
- Sound Knowledge in storage concepts (DFSMS is expected)
- As part of Language support - knowledge in PL1 compiler, COBOL, Assembler, Rexx, Java for z/OS, node.js, Python for z/OS recommended.
Thanks,
Elyash Khan
Raas Infotek
Newark, DE 19702
Direct number: 302-286-9976 | 125
Email: elyash.khan@raasinfotek.com
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Find Systems Programmer JobsSystems Programmer Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Ensono6
- Andritz5
- HAZEN AND SAWYER5
- Alrek Business Solutions4
- Jobot4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software32
- Consulting & Professional Services17
- Manufacturing13
- Education7
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in systems programmer jobs.
- Proficiency in C or C++ for systems-level development and performance-critical code
- Experience with operating system internals such as memory management, scheduling, or device drivers
- Familiarity with assembly language and low-level debugging tools like GDB or JTAG
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field
- Experience with real-time operating systems or embedded platforms such as VxWorks or FreeRTOS
- Knowledge of version control, build systems, and continuous integration pipelines in Linux environments
Tips for Your Systems Programmer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the stack
Systems programmer roles vary sharply by environment. Highlight whether your experience is in bare-metal, kernel-level, or application-layer systems, and name the specific OS, architecture, or firmware you worked with. Generic software engineer resumes rarely clear the filter.
Show ownership of low-level complexity
Hiring managers want evidence you have debugged memory corruption, optimized interrupt handlers, or tuned scheduler behavior, not just that you know the concepts. Describe a specific problem you owned end-to-end and the measurable outcome it produced.
Target clearance-required roles strategically
Many systems programmer openings in defense and government contracting list an active clearance as preferred, not required. If you hold one, lead with it early in your resume. If you are clearance-eligible, apply and state that plainly in your cover note.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists systems programmer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience level and specialization and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for architecture and design questions
Systems programmer interviews almost always include a whiteboard or verbal design round focused on concurrency, memory models, or IPC mechanisms. Practice explaining trade-offs between design choices out loud, not just arriving at a correct answer.
Negotiate around equity and total comp
In systems engineering roles at product companies, base salary often has a tighter band than equity. Before accepting an offer, ask for the vesting schedule, cliff, and the most recent 409A valuation so you can compare the full package accurately.
Systems Programmer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most systems programmers?
The companies hiring the most systems programmers right now include Ensono, Andritz, and HAZEN AND SAWYER, with the largest share of openings in New York, South Carolina, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Defense contractors, semiconductor firms, and large cloud infrastructure teams consistently post the highest volume of systems programmer roles.
How many systems programmer jobs are remote?
About 40% of systems programmer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than the broader software engineering average because many roles involve classified systems, specialized hardware, or on-site lab access. Roles focused on pure software systems, compilers, or distributed infrastructure tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How do you become a systems programmer?
Start by building a strong foundation in C or C++ and studying operating system concepts such as process scheduling, virtual memory, and file systems. Work through projects that touch hardware directly, such as writing a bootloader, a simple OS kernel, or a device driver. Contributing to open-source systems projects gives you verifiable, reviewable work to show employers. Internships or junior roles in embedded or infrastructure teams are the most common entry points.
Can you get a systems programmer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level systems programmer roles exist, but they require demonstrating hands-on technical depth rather than just coursework. Build projects that show low-level work: a custom memory allocator, a toy file system, or kernel module experiments on Linux. Employers hiring at the junior level care more about whether you can read and reason about systems code than about years of professional experience.
What does the systems programmer interview process look like?
Most systems programmer interview processes include an initial technical screen covering C or C++ fundamentals, a coding round focused on low-level problem solving such as bit manipulation or memory layout, and a systems design discussion around concurrency, IPC, or OS internals. Some employers add a take-home component or a debugging exercise using core dumps or performance profiles. Final rounds typically involve a team interview assessing communication and architectural reasoning.
Where can I find and apply to systems programmer jobs?
You can find and apply to systems programmer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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