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Persistent Systems

Senior Cyber Software Engineer

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Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
179K-228K Annually
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
179K-228K Annually
Senior level
Develop low-level embedded, driver, kernel, networking, and application software in C/C++ for Linux-based Wave Relay products. Build cross-platform security components, PKI frameworks, and OpenSSL-based cryptographic solutions. Responsibilities include socket programming, network stack development, hardware and application development, and software security engineering. Requires strong wireless Layer 2 networking, Linux kernel and driver expertise, product development experience, and the ability to obtain U.S. security clearance.
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Job Description & Responsibilities

Persistent Systems is seeking a Senior Cyber Software Engineer with extensive experience developing software (C/C++) in a Linux environment.  You will be responsible for working with a team of engineers in the development and implementation of a wide range of low-level embedded software, hardware development and the development of application software running on the Wave Relay® network.  This position provides the opportunity to develop technology that enables our customers to solve their most difficult networking problems. 

  

Position Responsibilities

  • Developing and implementing a wide range of low-level embedded software (including device driver, Linux kernel modules, network stack development, porting existing software to new embedded platforms, and other low-level programming activities), hardware development, as well as the development of application software running on the Wave Relay® network 
  • Developing software security solutions for our Wave Relay networking products
  • Cross-platform implementation of software security components targeting Linux OS
  • Socket programming
  • Creating Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) frameworks within our networking products
  • Programming OpenSSL frameworks in C for our Wave relay networking products
Job Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent 
  • 5 years of C/C++ programming experience in a Linux environment
  • Product development experience
  • Deep knowledge of Wireless Networking specific to layer 2
  • OpenSSL programming experience in C
  • Experience with Linux driver (e.g., wireless, network stack), Linux kernel, and kernel module development
  • Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) development
  • Must have the ability to obtain a United States security clearance 

 Preferred Qualifications 

  • Master’s or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
  • FIPS validation experience
  • A deep understanding of open-source VPN software
  • Experience with cryptography related development
  • Experience with shell scripting, network application development, distributed systems, and network protocol development
  • United States security clearance  

The base pay for this role can vary from $179,000 to $228,000 a year based on individual qualifications. Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off (sick time and vacation time); flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and pet discounts. We will accept applications on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

Company Overview

Persistent Systems, LLC is a leading global provider of mobile networking solutions for military, first responder, government, and commercial markets. We engineer our Wave Relay® MANET and Cloud Relay™ technology to transmit voice, video, and situational awareness under the most difficult conditions. Through the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, an alliance of industry-leading companies, Persistent unites warfighters, UGVs, UAVs, sensors, cameras, and devices on a common network. Persistent was founded in 2007 and has offices in New York City, Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Wyoming.


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