Senior C Software Engineer

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Senior C Software Engineer — Job information

Posted: 30 January 2026
Location:
Merrifield, VA
Job type:
Permanent
Reference: 992152

We're seeking an experienced Senior C Software Engineer to support long-term postal automation control systems through software maintenance, configuration management, and new development. This role focuses on building and sustaining mission-critical systems in C and Python within real-time, UNIX-like environments.

You ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to support deployments, testing, and ongoing enhancements of automation platforms. This position follows a hybrid schedule with an office location in Merrifield, VA, and includes occasional travel for installations, testing, and stakeholder meetings.

• Maintain and enhance postal automation control software using C and Python
• Support configuration management and long-term software maintenance efforts
• Develop, debug, and deploy applications using Eclipse-based IDEs, GNU compilers, and debugging tools
• Manage source control using Git
• Work within UNIX-like real-time operating systems environments
• Participate in software installations, system testing, and vendor coordination
• Contribute to additional development projects in C++ or C# (Windows) as needed

• 5+ years of professional C software development experience, plus Python
• Hands-on experience with UNIX or UNIX-like real-time operating systems
• Proficiency with Eclipse-style IDEs, GNU tool chains, debugging tools, and Git
• Bachelor s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• Ability to obtain and maintain a postal-sensitive security clearance
• Willingness to travel as required for installations, testing, and meetings

• Experience with C++ or C# on Windows
• Background supporting automation, embedded, or control systems

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.