Senior Embedded Software Engineer M/F

Senior Embedded Software Engineer M/F

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General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Reference number

2026-191022

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Software - Embedded application software

Job title

Senior Embedded Software Engineer M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

We are hiring a talented software developer to join our product development team. This team is responsible for building and enhancing our flagship timing products, shaping the future of precise timing solutions. As part of our team, you will collaborate with other skilled developers to create innovative new features and improve product performance. Your contributions will directly impact the product's success and the satisfaction of our customers.

You will be based out of our office in West Henrietta, NY, but our team is international with significant presence in France and Spain, and some of your closest team members will be international. We strongly prefer someone who can have a regular presence in the office, but we have a hybrid work policy and support for flexible working hours.

Since this is a senior-level position, we would like someone who is well experienced with software development, ideally for embedded products. Proficiency with working in Linux is a key technical skill. We are also interested in candidates with experience with various networking technologies. Above all, we are seeking someone who can work with others to develop creative and innovative solutions. We would love to hear about what you have worked on, how it was built, and why it was a success.

What you will be doing:

You'll be developing embedded software for our flagship timeserver products. This includes:

• Designing and implementing new features.

• Troubleshooting defects, identifying root cause, and proposing corrections.

• Collaborating with product management to address customer requirements.

• Guiding and mentoring junior developers.

• Participating in peer code review.

• Working with the latest in Resilient PNT technology.

• Staying abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Paid Time Off

• Annual bonus opportunity

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• 401(k) with company matching contributions

• Gym membership reimbursement

• Tuition reimbursement to support your continued education

• An innovative, inclusive culture where your ideas are valued and your contributions make a difference

Candidate skills & requirements

What we're looking for:

• Proficiency in a few programming and scripting languages (C, python, and bash are ideal).

• Proficiency working in a Linux environment.

• Proficiency with revision control systems (ideally git).

• Ability to work with an international team using Agile methods.

• 8-10 years of experience in software development.

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field.

The exceptional candidate will have some of these additional qualifications:

• Experience with Linux system administration.

• Experience working with embedded systems.

• Experience with network timing protocols (NTP, PTP).

Annual salary

$100k-$130k Annual

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, New York

City (-ies)

45 Becker Road, Suite A West Henrietta 14586 New York

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes