Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Kforce • Marlborough, MA

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About The Position

Kforce's client - a global, innovative technology leader - is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Marlborough, MA to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team developing secure, high-performance-embedded solutions for advanced communications systems. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain software for both current and next-generation products, ensuring compliance with security and certification standards while balancing complex technical challenges. You'll work within a fast-paced, Agile environment that offers the visibility and flexibility of small, interconnected teams - backed by the resources and global reach of a large, industry-leading organization. Your contributions will play a critical role in advancing secure communications technology used worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of hands-on C/C++ programming experience in embedded systems development
• 5+ years of experience with network software development
• Strong proficiency in Linux operating systems, particularly in embedded environments
• Solid understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP or IPSec

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Rust programming language a plus

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate scalable embedded software for high-speed networking systems
• Develop secure, reliable software solutions for cybersecurity-focused applications
• Collaborate within an agile, multidisciplinary team to refine requirements, support system integration, and guide product certification
• Contribute to continuous integration, automated testing, and ongoing software development processes

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees