Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Webster & Webster Associates • Boston, MA

3h • 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.

Benefits

• Be part of an innovative team driving next-generation embedded security.
• Work on impactful projects in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge cryptographic and networking technologies.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior