Embedded Software Engineer

WE ARE HIRING OWNERS Set of X is led by industry veterans who see government contracting as a good community with plenty of opportunity to go around. With a shared desire to give back, grow the community, and do great work, the Set of X team is building an elite group of engineers with a strong sense of shared responsibility and ownership. Responsibilities Support numerous challenging, mission‑critical projects that make a direct impact on the nation’s security and intelligence mission. Perform embedded development, vulnerability analysis, reverse engineering, software development, and operational support to solve many of the country’s toughest problems. Apply expertise in C/C++ development, reverse engineering, x86 Assembly, and automated unit testing in Python to develop capabilities, research existing functionality, perform protocol analysis, and learn new technologies quickly. Provide support throughout the development life cycle to the test team. Required Skills Six (6) years experience with software development using C, C/C++, or other proprietary languages. Four (4) year experience with embedded platforms (Linux, Unix, Android, VxWorks). Knowledge of software system requirements analysis, design, development, integration, and/or testing. Development experience with virtual environments (VMware/ESXi, OpenStack, Open vSwitch, QEMU). Experience with software reverse engineering and/or debugging tools such as IDA Pro, OllyDbg, gdb, Ghidra, etc. Familiarity with assembly languages (development or reversing). Knowledge of low‑level, systems programming concepts. Desired Skills Experience with vulnerability analysis and exploit development. Experience with Python. Experience with Assembly. Knowledge of telecommunications. Education / Experience BA or BS degree and 6 years of development experience. Clearance TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. Total Compensation Package We offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to support your well‑being and professional growth. Our competitive base salary is complemented by an extensive benefits program, including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy. Life and Disability Insurance: Peace of mind with financial protection for you and your loved ones. 401(k) Plan: No personal investment required to benefit from a generous employer contribution, allowing you to maximize your take‑home pay. Paid Time Off: Enjoy time away from work to recharge. Technology Refresh: Upgrade your devices regularly, or opt for a year‑end bonus if you don’t need new tech. Training and Professional Development: A $5,250 annual budget for ongoing education, certifications, and professional memberships. Or use this annual benefit to repay a student loan tax‑free. For a full overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab. Additional Perks and Benefits Stock Plan: Become an equity owner with a yearly stock grant. Flex Leave and Exchange Plan: Take up to 8 weeks off for a strong work‑life balance or sell back unused time for double the value. Virtual Office Compensation: Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet services. Fringe Benefit Mall: Choose from perks like Uber rides, a beer of the month club, Amazon Prime, and Hello Fresh. Profit‑Sharing Cash Bonus: Share in the company’s success with an end‑of‑year cash bonus. Referral Bonus: Help us grow by bringing in top talent and earn a bonus for each successful referral. #J-18808-Ljbffr