Senior Software Engineer

Carnegie Mellon University

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Work type: On-site
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 7 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
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Carnegie Mellon University is a leading private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, internationally recognized for programs in computer science, engineering, business, the arts, and artificial intelligence. Industry: Higher Education & Research

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Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain applications, systems programs, and technical documentation. Joining the software development team, the successful candidate will lead technical projects, guide lower-level staff, and gather functional specifications from users to determine feasibility and system compatibility. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing embedded software using CANBUS and CANOpen for the STM32 platform while supporting advanced robotics initiatives. The role requires proficiency in C/C++ with GNU Make and CMake build systems, Python for application development and quick prototyping, and Linux development. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in network communications and protocols including TCP, IP, UDP, CANOpen, CANBUS, and ROS. This position focuses on solving technical problems within the domain of advanced robotics systems.

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Skills

C/C++ Python STM32 ROS Linux CANBUS CANOpen TCP IP UDP CMake GNU Make Robotics Software Development

What you'll do

Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software using CANBUS and CANOpen for the STM32 platform.
Create and maintain technical documentation and functional specifications based on user requirements.
Support business users by resolving questions and issues regarding application and system availability.
Lead technical projects and provide guidance or training to lower-level staff.
Evaluate user requests to determine feasibility, cost, time requirements, and system compatibility.
Develop and deliver presentations to sponsors and other interested parties.
Participate in departmental and cross-functional project teams to meet organizational goals.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely related field.
Experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded software, system programs, and applications for advanced robotics.
Professional software development experience for robotics.
Experience in Linux development.
Experience with C/C++ using GNU Make and CMake build systems.
Experience using Python for application development and quick prototyping.
Experience with network communications and protocols including TCP, IP, UDP, CANOpen, CANBUS, and ROS.
Experience in embedded programming on the STM32 platform.

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