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Senior Software Engineer

CACI
Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/20/2026
Senior Software Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

CACI is currently seeking an experienced software engineer with a background working with embedded processors and operating systems to join our Mastodon Design team in Rochester, NY!

We specialize in designing and building hardware and software to meet our customers’ requirements. We focus on offering devices that can be fielded immediately to meet the mission needs that lie directly ahead. Size, weight, power, and packaging are of paramount importance in everything we design and build. Our expertise allows us to rapidly provide these solutions in specialized electronic/mechanical design, embedded &application-level software, reverse engineering & protocol analysis, and RF signals exploitation and communications systems.


Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded Linux software applications for custom hardware platforms

  • Develop and debug device drivers, board support packages (BSP), and middleware

  • Optimize system performance, memory usage, and boot times

  • Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous integration efforts

  • Maintain documentation and ensure software quality through best development practices


Qualifications:
Required: 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in embedded development

  • Proficient in C/C with strong debugging and troubleshooting skills

  • Strong experience developing a variety of applications on real -time, multi -threaded embedded systems

  • Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines

  • US citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance


Desired:

  • Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker on embedded systems)

  • Linux environment development on ARMs, Zynq, and Texas Instruments platform

  • Experience with build systems like Yocto Project, Buildroot, or OpenEmbedded

  • Hands-on experience with Linux kernel customization, driver development, and system-level debugging

  • Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash).

  • Strong understanding of hardware-software interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, etc.)

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. 

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$98,500-$206,800

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Salary : $98,500 - $206,800

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