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Get Access To All JobsSenior C++ Developer – Edge Control / BMS Platform
Location: Franklin, TN OR Andover, MA (Hybrid / Onsite as applicable)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior C++ Developer to play a key role in developing Schneider Electric’s Edge Control Server for our Building Management System (BMS) platform. In this role, you will design and build robust, high‑performance applications, influence architectural decisions, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with global teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions in a fast‑paced Agile environment.
For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $125,000 - $133,000 per year, which includes base pay and short‑term incentive.
The compensation range for this full‑time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits), flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well‑being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro‑rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.
You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and contribute to requirements analysis, design, and implementation
- Design, build, and maintain efficient, secure, reusable, and high‑quality C++ code
- Drive performance optimization, debugging, and profiling
- Identify architectural and design improvements and guide implementation
- Ensure high standards for code quality, organization, and automation
- Actively participate in code reviews and provide technical mentorship
- Collaborate across global teams and functions
- Champion Agile best practices and continuous improvement gathering and analysis
- Excellent problem‑solving abilities and autonomous working style
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional C++ development experience
- 2-3 years of .NET experience
- Strong understanding of object‑oriented design and analysis
- Proven experience writing clean, modular, maintainable, and testable code
- Solid knowledge of design and architectural patterns
- Hands‑on experience with debugging, profiling, and code optimization
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Experience with algorithms, data structures, and time complexity
- Familiarity with TDD, CI/CD, and Agile development practices
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Desirable Skills
- Strong experience with Linux‑based systems
- Working knowledge of SQL and databases
- Experience with Python for tooling or automation
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP)
- Experience leveraging open‑source libraries and tools
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
Senior C++ Developer – Edge Control / BMS Platform
Location: Franklin, TN OR Andover, MA (Hybrid / Onsite as applicable)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior C++ Developer to play a key role in developing Schneider Electric’s Edge Control Server for our Building Management System (BMS) platform. In this role, you will design and build robust, high‑performance applications, influence architectural decisions, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with global teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions in a fast‑paced Agile environment.
For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $125,000 - $133,000 per year, which includes base pay and short‑term incentive.
The compensation range for this full‑time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits), flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well‑being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro‑rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.
You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and contribute to requirements analysis, design, and implementation
- Design, build, and maintain efficient, secure, reusable, and high‑quality C++ code
- Drive performance optimization, debugging, and profiling
- Identify architectural and design improvements and guide implementation
- Ensure high standards for code quality, organization, and automation
- Actively participate in code reviews and provide technical mentorship
- Collaborate across global teams and functions
- Champion Agile best practices and continuous improvement gathering and analysis
- Excellent problem‑solving abilities and autonomous working style
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional C++ development experience
- 2-3 years of .NET experience
- Strong understanding of object‑oriented design and analysis
- Proven experience writing clean, modular, maintainable, and testable code
- Solid knowledge of design and architectural patterns
- Hands‑on experience with debugging, profiling, and code optimization
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Experience with algorithms, data structures, and time complexity
- Familiarity with TDD, CI/CD, and Agile development practices
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Desirable Skills
- Strong experience with Linux‑based systems
- Working knowledge of SQL and databases
- Experience with Python for tooling or automation
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP)
- Experience leveraging open‑source libraries and tools
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Senior C Developer
Target industries with established sponsorship pipelines
Defense contractors, semiconductor companies, and high-frequency trading firms sponsor Senior C Developers at significantly higher rates than general software shops. These industries have dedicated immigration counsel and repeat sponsorship experience, which reduces processing friction and employer hesitation.
Emphasize systems-level expertise in your application materials
Consular officers and USCIS adjudicators need to see that your role requires specialized C knowledge, not general programming. Quantify work in kernel development, embedded firmware, or real-time systems to strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your employer's H-1B petition.
Confirm your degree field aligns with the role before applying
H-1B specialty occupation requires a degree in a directly related field. Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Engineering are strong matches. A degree in an unrelated field may require a credential evaluation or experience substitution, which adds complexity to the petition.
Ask about premium processing during the offer stage
Premium processing reduces USCIS adjudication to 15 business days. For Senior C Developer roles with urgent project timelines, many employers will pay the premium processing fee. Raising it during negotiation, not after signing, gives you the clearest answer without awkwardness.
Understand the H-1B lottery timing before accepting offers
Cap-subject H-1B petitions require lottery selection in March for an October 1 start date. If you are currently on OPT or another status, clarify with the employer how your work authorization bridges the gap between offer acceptance and H-1B activation.
Build a portfolio of low-level systems contributions
Open source contributions to operating systems, embedded runtimes, or performance-critical libraries serve as concrete evidence of specialized ability. For O-1A petitions especially, documented contributions to the field carry significant weight beyond employer attestation alone.
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Find Senior C Developer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Senior C Developer qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Senior C Developer consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation. USCIS looks for roles requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field, and systems-level C development in areas like embedded firmware, operating systems, or real-time applications satisfies that standard. Roles that involve general scripting or web development in C are harder to argue, but senior-level systems work has a strong track record of approval.
What degree field do I need to qualify for H-1B sponsorship as a Senior C Developer?
Computer Science and Electrical Engineering are the most straightforward matches and face the least scrutiny. Computer Engineering and Software Engineering also work well. Degrees in adjacent fields like Mathematics or Physics are defensible but may require a stronger argument about field relevance. If your degree is unrelated to computing or engineering, a credential evaluation combining education and experience may still satisfy the specialty occupation requirement.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor a Senior C Developer?
Defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, embedded systems firms, and high-frequency trading companies are the most active sponsors of Senior C Developer roles. These employers work with immigration counsel regularly and have established petition processes. To find roles at companies with active sponsorship histories, browse Senior C Developer listings on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for visa-sponsoring employers.
Can I get an O-1A visa as a Senior C Developer instead of waiting for the H-1B lottery?
Yes, O-1A is a viable alternative if you have documented evidence of extraordinary ability. For a Senior C Developer, qualifying criteria could include published research, significant open source contributions with measurable adoption, speaking at major systems conferences, or a history of high compensation relative to peers. The O-1A has no annual cap and no lottery, making it attractive for candidates who cannot wait for October 1 H-1B activation.
What happens to my H-1B sponsorship if I change employers after approval?
Your H-1B status is tied to the sponsoring employer, not to you. If you change employers, the new company must file an H-1B transfer petition before your last day at the original employer. Because H-1B portability rules allow you to start working for the new employer once the transfer petition is filed and accepted for receipt, you do not need to wait for full approval. The new role must also qualify as a specialty occupation.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior C Developer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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