Herndon, Virginia
Embedded Developer Job Opening in Herndon, Virginia - About Us:
We are a fast-growing start-up specializing in providing cyber technologies to government and industry. We are located in Arlington, VA, just a bridge away from the nations capital. We specialize in: Computer Network Operations, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Vulnerability Research, Embedded Systems Development and Exploitation, Malware Analysis, etc. In a nutshell, we develop software and hardware products in niche areas that bridge functional gaps between established technologies.
Perks:
We are self-funded (no investor / large-company overlords to answer to) and have been profitable since day one.
We have no formal dress code: people dress from shorts / t-shirts to slacks / dress-shirt / sports coat.
Most importantly we are a group of talented fun people that regularly do happy hours, play video games, and participate in Capture-the-Flag competitions.
Qualifications:
Candidates should have a fundamental, deep understanding and interest in computer hardware, software, systems, and networking computer architecture, assembly, compilers, linkers, run-time libraries, virtual machines, operating systems, drivers, network stacks, internet protocols, and web technologies.
We seek above average career-level programming skills and mastery of at least one programming language depending on the position. The candidate does not need to be a rockstar programmer; however, programming is a necessary tool for almost everything we do so we'd like him/her to have in programming.
:
BS or higher in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering preferred, but not required
5+ years of software development
Minimum Technical Skills:
Proficient in C programming
Experience with Python
Experience with Linux, VxWorks or other embedded operating systems
Understanding of embedded operating system internals
Working knowledge of common protocols/standards such as TCP/IP, HTTP, SSH, TLS
Preferred Technical Skills:
Experience developing embedded software in assembly
Experience with reverse engineering
Experience with IDA Pro or other disassembler
Experience with binary file analysis
Experience with network protocol analysis
Experience programming device drivers for an embedded operating system
Clearance Requirement:
United States Citizen
Must have current TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Leadership Qualities:
Takes ownership and pride in work
Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment or independently
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to effectively prioritize tasks
Be able to work with ambiguous requirements
Be able to others
Willing to work off-site
Willing to work a regularly scheduled work day
Good conflict resolution skills
Manage problems, maintain contract relationships, and assist with issue resolution
We appeal to applicants that have a rudimentary in business, contracting, and the DC government scene. We are a small start-up and each employee is expected to contribute to the company's business success. You must be able to work independently. Many of our projects are one-man to small team efforts and some employees work from home on occasion.
Professional maturity is a necessity. Our client is our lifeline and we need to maintain those relationships.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Software Development: 5 years
Required license or certification:
TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
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