Software Developer (C)

Software Developer (C) – Hybrid | Cary, North Carolina

Nice to meet you!  

We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers.

We’re also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career coupled with flexibility and world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here.

About the job 

The Base SAS team is looking for a Software Developer to design, develop, and debug software of diverse scope for new and existing products in accordance with designated development practices, timelines and quality expectations, working on a core code base primarily written in C and some Java on Unix, Windows and MVS environments. Our team supports and develops the SAS language and servers as part of the server tier of the SAS9 architecture, enabling SAS customers to access, explore, prepare, analyze, and share data.

As a Software Developer (C), you will:  

• Design and develop high-quality, testable, and scalable software within deadlines, following R&D best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g., managers, developers, designers, product managers) to ensure solutions meet functional requirements and R&D standards.
• Contribute to project scoping, scheduling, and task tracking; promptly communicate blockers.
• Ensure quality through unit, functional, and performance testing; review and update test plans as needed for enhancements, redesigns, or bug fixes.
• Own the full software lifecycle, including support for internal and external users.
• Co-author design and technical documentation with technical writers to meet audience needs
• Be encouraged to participate in open-source projects on behalf of SAS.
• Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization’s secure software development goals.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience, with strong programming skills in C and familiarity with languages like Java.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• General knowledge of software development tools, methodologies, and principles.
• Proficient in source control management (branching, code review, merging).
• Strong knowledge of Unix and Windows; MVS experience a plus.
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills; effective communicator.
• Self-motivated and collaborative, with flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Experienced in platform configuration, integration, and secret management.
• Proficient in one and familiar with multiple scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl, Bash).
• Programming experience with C#, C++, Groovy, SAS, or similar languages.

World-class benefits  

Highlights include...

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
• Medical plan options include…
  • PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
  • HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There’s a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
• An industry-leading 401k plan.
• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
• Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.

Diverse and Inclusive  

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.

Additional Information

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. Also view the Pay Transparency notice.

Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.

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