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 Because who you work with matters. ________________________________________________________________________ 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 experience 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, Open Stack, Open vSwitch, QEMU) • Experience with Software Reverse Engineering and/or debugging tools, such as IDAPro, 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—let's build the future together. • 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—whatever suits you best! • 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.