Software Engineer - Mobile & Embedded Systems - Hybrid

We are seeking a Software Engineer to research and develop next-generation technologies for mobile operating systems that have an interest in research as well as a commitment to developing solutions for the real world. You will join a small, supportive team that values cooperation and creative spirit.  

This is a hybrid role, mostly working remote and going into our Arlington, VA office as needed.

What you will do:

• Actively participate in the design, build, test, and implementation phases of research programs focused on advancing security and privacy in mobile platforms
• Become intimately familiar with all aspects of what goes on inside of today's smartphones, including the hardware, kernel, drivers, firmware, framework, and apps
• Develop the ability to identify privacy and security risks of various apps, systems, and architectures
• Design and develop custom software solutions for both prototype and production-level systems on mobile phones and other resource-constrained platforms, e.g., single-board computers

What you will need:

• A four-year degree in CS, EE, or Mathematics, or related on the job experience
• 3+ years of professional or academic software development experience 
• 1+ year working or academic experience in either C/C++ or Java programming languages
• Familiarity with standard Linux Software engineering tools, e.g. git, gcc, make
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance

What we would like:

• Experience building or modifying Android or other mobile operating systems
• Experience with network stack development
• Experience with Linux kernel namespaces
• Experience with content-based, data-oriented, or named data networking architectures
• Experience with wireless (NFC/Bluetooth/802.11/LTE) protocols and hardware
• Experience developing or modifying Internet-of-Things (IOT) devices
• Experience with ARM assembly language
• Experience developing security solutions and products
• An active DoD clearance (Secret or above)