Senior Software Engineer

Saab

. Working with a team of engineers to design, implement, unit test, document, and maintain software in multiple programming languages on Linux, Windows, and embedded platforms .

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeQuincy • Massachusetts, Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $138,900 - $180,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonSubversionUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Working with a team of engineers to design, implement, unit test, document, and maintain software in multiple programming languages on Linux, Windows, and embedded platforms
Appling fundamentals and best practices of software engineering to create innovative solutions and solve challenging problems
Supporting software modeling, simulation, integration, and test activities as needed
Developing and presenting technical concepts, tradeoffs, analyses, designs, and performance estimates
Participating in the full software product lifecycle: development, prototyping, integration, verification, delivery, and support, as required
Participating in technical reviews and status meetings
Collaborating and communicating with internal and possibly external stakeholders
Following company standard operating procedures and Quality System requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience in advanced software product development, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of similar experience
Programming languages including C/C++, Python
Scripting languages including Linux/Unix Shells, Matlab, etc.
Integrated Development Environments including Eclipse, various GNU, VS Code, Microsoft Visual Studio, Arduino
Version control systems including SVN, Git.
Issue tracking via Jira, or similar
MSOffice including Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook
Experience with agile development methodologies including Scrum
Experience with virtual machines
Good understanding of industry accepted software design methods and practices, including configuration control, design spaces/tradeoffs, analyses, and requirement specification
Software product development background demonstrating a strong engineering aptitude and good problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to resolve issues during design, development, and execution of software engineering activities
Strong written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills
Effective contributor in a team environment
Ability to work independently to achieve technical and program requirements
Must hold or be able to obtain U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance
Ability to travel up to 25%, both international and domestic, depending on project needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
Wellness and employee assistance resources
Employee stock purchase opportunities
Short-term and long-term disability coverage

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Hard Skills & Tools

C/C++PythonLinux/Unix ShellsMatlabEclipseGNUVS CodeMicrosoft Visual StudioArduinoAgile development methodologies

Soft Skills

problem-solvinginterpersonal skillscommunication skillsteam collaborationindependent worktechnical presentationanalytical skillsissue resolutionadaptabilityattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Software EngineeringBachelor's degree in Computer ScienceMaster's degree in Software EngineeringMaster's degree in Computer ScienceU.S. DoD SECRET security clearance