Embedded Software Engineer

Overview

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

• Design, develop, and test embedded software to support offensive cybersecurity research and deliver mission-critical operational capabilities.
• Build target‑specific instrumentation and introspection tools while designing high‑fidelity emulation targets for various embedded platforms.
• Create and operationalize CNO tools and capabilities for embedded targets to support the Trusted Electronics & Effects business unit.
• Execute assigned technical tasks autonomously and in a timely manner while building a deep understanding of company processes and customer mission requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field; in the absence of a degree, comparable professional experience or a strong portfolio of relevant technical projects and coursework will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in embedded software, security tooling, emulation, or CNO development (through professional roles, significant academic research, or demonstrable project-based experience).
• Proven experience with a low‑level programming language (C, C++, etc.) and a scripting language (Python, Bash, etc.) to develop and automate technical solutions.
• Ability to work in the Two Six office in Herndon, Virginia, daily.

• Functional understanding of embedded system design (interrupts, MMIO, peripherals, etc.)
• Experience with system‑level programming (memory management, task scheduling, concurrency, etc.)
• Experience with QEMU or other virtualization.
• Experience creating custom tool chains and build systems.
• Experience developing introspection tooling.
• Basic understanding of computer architecture (instruction sets, virtual memory, etc.)
• Basic reverse engineering skills.

Active Top Secret Clearance is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

$106,133 - $159,200 USD

Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance, and professional development.

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information review the Two Six Technologies Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy and the EEO Poster.

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