Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Webster & Webster Associates•Boston, MA

6d•Remote

About The Position

Webster & Webster Associates is conducting a search on behalf of our client, a leader in embedded security solutions, for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. This role is ideal for a highly skilled software engineer with a strong background in C programming, networking, and security, looking to develop high-performance cryptographic algorithms and security protocols for embedded systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of hands-on experience in C.
Strong expertise in networking, security, and code optimization.
Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in secure coding techniques.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a high-performing engineering team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with assembly programming.
Knowledge of encryption software or cryptographic protocols such as TLS, DTLS, and SSH.
Familiarity with SSL/TLS libraries (OpenSSL, BoringSSL, or Mbed TLS).
Understanding of hardware-based cryptography, secure elements, or TPM.
Experience with bootloaders and secure boot processes.
Working knowledge of various operating environments, including Linux, Windows, Embedded Linux, and RTOS (e.g., VxWorks, QNX, ThreadX, FreeRTOS, uC/OS, MQX).
Developing C code for mobile platforms (Android, iOS).

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimize portable, memory-efficient software in C.
Develop and integrate cryptographic and security protocols into embedded systems.
Identify and troubleshoot software defects across different compilers and operating systems.
Collaborate on integrating cryptography and TLS into open-source software packages.
Maintain and improve software documentation to ensure clarity and usability.
Participate in and conduct code reviews using GitHub Pull Requests.
Provide technical support to customers with accurate and timely responses.