Secret Embedded Software Engineer
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Job overview
The Embedded Software Engineer will develop software for encrypted communications systems, including in-line network encryptors, embedded cryptographic devices, and emerging cryptographic solutions. The role collaborates with system, test, and hardware engineers as capabilities are developed and transitioned into service. The posting seeks embedded software design and implementation experience, Linux experience, and an active SECRET or TOP SECRET security clearance.
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Job Description
This is a role for a Embedded Software Engineer for a government client who is eager to contribute to a small, fast-paced team. You will develop software to support encrypted communications systems including Layer 2 and Layer 3 In-line Network Encryptors, embedded cryptographic devices, and emerging cryptographic solutions. You will interface and collaborate with system, test, and hardware engineers as new capabilities are developed and transitioned into service.
Skills and Requirements
The day-to-day
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Design and implementation with embedded software in C/C++ and Rust
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Linux OS use, for an embedded environment
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TCP/IP and common network configuration
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Object-oriented software development
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Agile Scrum development
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Ability to plan, track and report on progress
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CI/CD software development
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Good oral and written communications skills
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Linux kernel driver development/modifications
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Familiarity with to bare metal embedded device drivers
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Microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.)
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Networking protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.)
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Python development
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Standalone embedded applications Participating in multi-disciplinary teams What you'll need
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At least 2-3 years of design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C+• At least 1 year Linux OS use, ideally for an embedded environment
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Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications
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Rust experience is preferred
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Design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C+• Basic understanding of TCP/IP and common network configuration
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Object-oriented software development experience
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Agile Scrum development experience
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Ability to plan, track, and report on progress
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CI/CD software
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Good oral and written communication skills
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Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or a related field
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An active SECRET or TOP SECRET security clearance Ability to travel up to 10%
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].
How this job compares
Set against the 1,345 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- California median$144–220K/yr325 salary ranges
- California median$48–67/hr27 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 406 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs in California and 1,345 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Embedded Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,113 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 556 of the 1,345 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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