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.

• 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.

• Six (6) years experience with software development using C, C/C++, or other proprietary languages.
• Four (4) years 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 IDA Pro, Olly Dbg, gdb, Ghidra, etc.
• Familiarity with assembly languages (development or reversing).
• Knowledge of low‑level systems programming concepts.

• Experience with vulnerability analysis and exploit development.
• Experience with Python.
• Experience with Assembly.
• Knowledge of telecommunications.

BA or BS degree and 6 years of development experience.

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

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.

• 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.