What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Embedded Software Engineer position at Webster & Webster Associates?
Job Type: Full-Time
Location Type: Remote
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.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Why Join?
If you’re a talented embedded software engineer with a passion for security and high-performance systems, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today or contact Webster & Webster Associates to learn more.
Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Location Type: Remote
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.
Key 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.
Required Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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).
Why Join?
- 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.
If you’re a talented embedded software engineer with a passion for security and high-performance systems, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today or contact Webster & Webster Associates to learn more.
Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Boston, MA
Location Type: Remote
Job Type: Full-Time
Relocation: No
Job ID: JO-2501-1202
