Embedded Software Engineer
Set of X Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · $130K–$240K/yr
Software Development · 11-50 employees
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About the role
Develop and support embedded software for mission-critical national security and intelligence projects, including vulnerability analysis, reverse engineering, protocol analysis, and operational support. Apply C/C++, assembly, and Python testing expertise, and support the test team throughout the software development life cycle.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree and six years of software development experience, including four years working with embedded platforms. Candidates need knowledge of software development life-cycle activities, virtual environments, reverse-engineering or debugging tools, assembly, and low-level systems programming; an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
Benefits
Full description
All positions require an active clearance.
WE ARE HIRING OWNERSSet of X is led by industry veterans who see government contracting as a good community with plenty of opportunity to go around. With a shared desire to give back, grow the community, and do great work, the Set of X team is building an elite group of engineers with a strong sense of shared responsibility and ownership
Because who you work with matters. ________________________________________________________________________
Responsibilities:
- Support numerous challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the nation’s security and intelligence mission.
- Perform embedded development, vulnerability analysis, reverse engineering, software development, and operational support to solve many of the country’s toughest problems.
- Apply expertise in C/C++ development, reverse engineering, x86 Assembly, and automated unit testing in Python to develop capabilities, research existing functionality, perform protocol analysis, and learn new technologies quickly.
- Provide support throughout the development life cycle to the test team
Required Skills:• Six (6) years experience with Software development experience using C, C/C++, or other proprietary languages
- Four (4) year experience with embedded platforms (Linux, Unix, Android, VxWorks)
- Knowledge of Software System Requirements Analysis, Design, Development, Integration, and/or Testing
- Development experience with Virtual Environments (VMWare/ESXi, Open Stack, Open vSwitch, QEMU)
- Experience with Software Reverse Engineering and/or debugging tools, such as IDAPro, OllyDbg, gdb, Ghidra, etc.
- Familiarity with assembly languages (development or reversing)
- Knowledge of low level, systems programming concepts
Desired Skills:• Experience with vulnerability analysis and exploit development
- Experience with Python
- Experience with Assembly
- Knowledge of telecommunications
Education/Experience: BA or BS degree and 6 years of development experience
Clearance: TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. Total Compensation Package
We offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Our competitive base salary is complemented by an extensive benefits program, including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
- Life and Disability Insurance: Peace of mind with financial protection for you and your loved ones.
- 401(k) Plan: No personal investment required to benefit from a generous employer contribution, allowing you to maximize your take-home pay.
- Paid Time Off: Enjoy time away from work to recharge.
- Technology Refresh: Upgrade your devices regularly, or opt for a year-end bonus if you don’t need new tech.
- Training and Professional Development: A $5,250 annual budget for ongoing education, certifications, and professional memberships. Or use this annual benefit to repay a student loan tax-free.
For a full overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab.
Salary Range: $130,000 - $240,000
Additional Perks and Benefits
- Stock Plan: Become an equity owner with a yearly stock grant—let's build the future together.
- Flex Leave and Exchange Plan: Take up to 8 weeks off for a strong work-life balance or sell back unused time for double the value!
- Virtual Office Compensation: Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet services.
- Fringe Benefit Mall: Choose from perks like Uber rides, a beer of the month club, Amazon Prime, and Hello Fresh—whatever suits you best!
- Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus: Share in the company’s success with an end-of-year cash bonus.
- Referral Bonus: Help us grow by bringing in top talent and earn a bonus for each successful referral.
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