Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Two Six Technologies3 months ago
Herndon, VA, USASenior
Base Salary
$136k - $204k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test embedded software for offensive cybersecurity research and mission-critical operational capabilities.
- Build target-specific instrumentation and introspection tools and design high-fidelity emulation targets for embedded platforms.
- Create and operationalize computer network operations tools and capabilities for embedded targets.
- Execute technical tasks autonomously while developing an understanding of company processes and customer mission requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or comparable professional experience, relevant technical projects, and coursework.
- At least 5 years of experience in embedded software, security tooling, emulation, or computer network operations development, including qualifying professional, academic research, or project-based experience.
- Experience with a low-level programming language such as C or C++ and a scripting language such as Python or Bash.
- Active Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
- Preferred qualifications include embedded system design, system-level programming, QEMU or virtualization, custom toolchains and build systems, introspection tooling, computer architecture, and basic reverse engineering skills.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance, and professional development.
- Full-time onsite work in the Two Six Technologies office in Herndon, Virginia, required daily.
- The position offers an annual salary range of $136,256–$204,384.
About Two Six Technologies
Two Six Technologies builds cybersecurity, information operations, data science, and microelectronics software and hardware for U.S. national-security customers, delivering deployable products and applied R&D. Its portfolio spans secure communications, hardware security, and analytics, sold primarily through government contracts. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company’s customers have included DARPA, the Department of State, U.S. Cyber Command, and the Department of Homeland Security.