Senior Software Engineer (Embedded/Bare Metal)
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to support the design and development of low-level embedded software for next-generation hardware platforms in a mission-focused environment. This role focuses on bare-metal development, board bring-up, and infrastructure code supporting advanced ARM-based System-on-Chip (SoC) devices. The ideal candidate has deep experience with embedded systems, strong low-level programming skills, and a security-focused mindset. This position plays a critical role in building, validating, and securing embedded software that supports complex hardware systems operating in constrained environments.
Requirements
- Experience with one or more of the following languages: Rust, C, C++, ARMv7/ARMv8 assembly
- Hands-on experience developing bare-metal code, infrastructure, and device drivers
- Strong understanding of embedded system architecture and low-level software design
- Experience performing board bring-up and low-level debugging
- Ability to maintain an active Secret security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing operating systems or operating system components
- Strong focus on secure embedded software development
- Experience working with complex System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms
- Experience implementing Control Flow Integrity or similar security mechanisms
- Familiarity with ISRs, MMUs, timers, health monitoring, and entropy sources
- Experience working with standard I/O interfaces such as UART, I2C, SPI, eMMC, and similar
Responsibilities
- Design and develop low-level bare-metal infrastructure code that is rigorously tested and validated
- Build and maintain the embedded software ecosystem supporting next-generation hardware platforms
- Perform board bring-up on embedded ARM-based boards, including bootloaders and drivers
- Customize and maintain vendor Board Support Packages (BSPs) for ARM-based SoC platforms
- Develop and implement security controls for embedded system devices
- Create and maintain automated tests to validate embedded system functionality
- Debug complex hardware/software integration issues
- Collaborate with hardware, systems, and security engineers throughout the development lifecycle
Benefits
- Paid Time Off: 15–25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays (never use-or-lose)
- Retirement: Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharing
- Medical Coverage: Free medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependents
- Dental & Vision: Employer-paid plans with optional enhancements
- Insurance Coverage: Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework
- Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support
- Performance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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