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Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Cyber

STR
CompanySTR
CategoryEngineering
LocationWoburn
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelSenior
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted28 Mar 2025
Last verified30 Jul 2026
SourceEmployer career page (greenhouse)
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Description
STR makes the world a safer place by developing technology and applying it to solve emerging national security challenges. Our Cyber Division develops the people, tools, and processes that put all the right bytes in all the wrong places. We strive for impact, craftmanship, and teamwork while tackling our nation’s most demanding cyber problems.  A Senior Embedded Software Engineer at STR will engage as part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers dedicated to developing cutting-edge vulnerability research technologies. Our work targets the boundary between the digital and physical worlds by creating models of physical systems, probing interfaces for weaknesses, and reverse engineering software.  What you will do:     Working as part of a small team to design, develop, and test software applications and tools, in languages such as C, C++, and Python Ensuring software quality through the practice of unit-level and system-level tests and verification Integrating software components using networking/messaging technologies Packaging software for ease of configuration control, delivery, and deployment Communicating technical foundations of software designs and implementations through reports and presentations  Who you are:   This position requires an  Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance , for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government. BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field with 5 years of experience (or MS and 3 years) Deep knowledge of at least one of the following topics: microcontroller software , embedded systems , firmware , kernels , or drivers Proficiency in at least one compiled and one scripting programming language Familiarity with assembly language, operating systems internals (e.g., file systems, IO, memory management, device drivers), threading, compiler technologies (e.g., GCC, LLVM)  Experience with software scripting and build automation tools (e.g., bash, make)   Applied skills using collaborative source code management and software engineering tools (e.g., Git, Subversion, Gitlab)   Nice to have:    Experience working on classified programs  Proficiency in C, C++, and Python  Understanding of common software vulnerabilities, and secure programming principles   Experience with containers (e.g., Docker), virtualization technologies (e.g., QEMU), network communications frameworks (e.g., TCP/IP sockets), and unit test frameworks   Knowledge of static and dynamic analysis Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us. STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer. STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and he
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Cyber — STR · Job Opportunities API