Embedded Software Engineer

Summary

Webster & Webster Associates is conducting a search on behalf of a global leader in IoT security for a skilled Embedded Software Engineer to join their team. This role involves developing secure, high-performance software for embedded and IoT applications, focusing on design, optimization, and collaboration with hardware teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded software solutions in C/C++ for security-focused IoT applications
• Work across multiple operating systems (Linux, Embedded Linux, Windows) and Real-Time Operating Systems (QNX, VxWorks, ThreadX, FreeRTOS, MQX, etc.)
• Develop, test, and debug secure software solutions that comply with industry standards
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration and performance
• Implement and refine networking and security protocols to enhance system resilience
• Contribute to system architecture decisions and software optimization strategies

Skills

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ with a proven track record in embedded systems development
• Experience working with Linux, Embedded Linux, and Windows environments
• Expertise in Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as QNX, VxWorks, ThreadX, FreeRTOS, or MQX
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Previous experience in IoT security, embedded software, or cybersecurity is a plus
• Experience with Yocto or Buildroot for embedded Linux development
• Knowledge of networking and security protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTPS, IPSEC, SSH, SFTP, SSL, OpenSSL, TLS, etc.)
• Familiarity with encryption software and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Experience with Android/iOS development for secure applications
• Understanding of hardware optimization and assembly language programming

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ with a proven track record in embedded systems development
• Experience working with Linux, Embedded Linux, and Windows environments
• Expertise in Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as QNX, VxWorks, ThreadX, FreeRTOS, or MQX
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Previous experience in IoT security, embedded software, or cybersecurity is a plus

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Yocto or Buildroot for embedded Linux development
• Knowledge of networking and security protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTPS, IPSEC, SSH, SFTP, SSL, OpenSSL, TLS, etc.)
• Familiarity with encryption software and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Experience with Android/iOS development for secure applications
• Understanding of hardware optimization and assembly language programming

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.