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SS&C

Senior Software Engineer

Union, NJ

$124.80K - $164.60K/yr

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is ... Job Title: Sr. Software Engineer Locations: Union, NJ - Hybrid About the Role As a Senior Software ...

SS&C Technologies

Senior Software Engineer

Union, NJ · On-site

$124.80K - $164.60K/yr

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is ... Job Title: Sr. Software Engineer Locations: Union, NJ - Hybrid About the Role As a Senior Software ...

SS&C Technologies

Sr. Software Engineer

Newark, NJ · On-site

$127.90K - $168.70K/yr

Senior Software Engineer IVA/Chabot Developer Location: Kansas City MO/ Hybrid Getting to know us ... SS&C / Calastone is the largest global funds network, connecting the world's leading financial ...

SS&C

Senior Software Engineer

Union, NJ · Hybrid

$124.80K - $164.60K/yr

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is ... Senior Software Engineer Locations : San Francisco, CA / Union, NJ / New York, NY (Hybrid) Get To ...

SS&C

Senior Software Engineer

New York, NY · Hybrid

$134K - $176.70K/yr

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is ... Senior Software Engineer Locations : San Francisco, CA / Union, NJ / New York, NY (Hybrid) Get To ...

SS&C Technologies Holdings

Senior Software Engineer

Union, NJ · On-site

$124.80K - $164.60K/yr

Sr. Software Engineer As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on ... Why Join SS&C We foster an agile culture where teams are self-managed, empowering individuals to ...

GAL Manufacturing

Senior Software Engineer

Bronx, NY · On-site

$125K - $145K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Full-Time Location: Bronx, NY (GAL Manufacturing) Join the Team at Vantage ... Designing, developing, modifying, and maintaining embedded software using C and C+

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SS&C

Senior Software Engineer

New York, NY · Hybrid

$134K - $176.70K/yr

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is ... Senior Software Engineer Location(s) : New York City, NY - Hybrid Get To Know the Team Tight-knit ...

SS&C Technologies

Senior Software Engineer

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$135K - $178K/yr

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is ... Senior Software Engineer Locations : San Francisco, CA / Union, NJ / New York, NY (Hybrid) Get To ...

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How much do senior c++ software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior c++ software engineer in New York is $173,065.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $131,300.00 and $200,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior C++ Software Engineer vs Software Developer?

AspectSenior C++ Software EngineerSoftware Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Computer Science, C++ proficiency, experience in software designBachelor's in Computer Science or related field, programming skills in various languages including C++
Work EnvironmentDevelops high-performance applications, often in systems, gaming, or embedded industriesCreates software solutions across diverse industries, including web, mobile, and enterprise
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, gaming, finance, embedded systemsStartups, tech firms, enterprise software companies

While both roles involve programming and software development, a Senior C++ Software Engineer specializes in high-performance C++ applications and often has more experience in system-level design. A Software Developer may work with multiple languages and broader project scopes. The senior engineer typically focuses on complex, performance-critical projects, whereas developers may handle a wider range of tasks across different technologies.

Infographic showing various Senior C++ Software Engineer job openings in New York as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 5% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 28% Contract. Highlights an 48% Physical, 15% Hybrid, and 37% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $173,065 per year, or $83.2 per hour.

C++ Linux Engineer at Philadelphia, PA

BI-Commercial

Berkeley Heights, NJ • On-site

Contractor

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Role: Senior C/C++ Linux Engineer
Location: Philadelphia, PA,19102
 
Complete Description:
seeking a highly skilled Senior C/C++ Linux Engineer to support a mission-critical modernization initiative for a client in Philadelphia, PA. This role involves upgrading legacy Linux-based desktop applications by migrating them from outdated GUI frameworks (Motif/X11) to modern solutions like Wayland and GTK/Qt.
Real-Time & GUI Systems.

Key Responsibilities
•    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (required)
•    10+ years of hands-on experience in C/C++ development on Linux systems
•    Expertise in event-driven programming and development of Linux desktop applications
•    Experience modernizing GUI applications from Motif/X11 to GTK, Qt, or Wayland
•    Proficiency in Bash scripting and build systems like Make, CMake, and Meson
•    Familiarity with Wayland protocols and compositor-client architecture
•    Experience with Git-based version control and CI/CD pipelines (Bitbucket, GitLab, etc.)
•    Strong understanding of Linux system internals, IPC, and GUI performance tuning
•    Exposure to low-level graphics APIs such as OpenGL or Vulkan (preferred)
•    Ability to develop custom Wayland protocols and implement IPC optimizations via shared memory (preferred)
•    Excellent documentation and communication skills