Software Design Engineer

Position: Software Design Engineer 3
Job Title:

Software Design Engineer 3
Location Requirement:
Hybrid – Building 86, Puget Sound, WA
Duration: 6 months
Onsite Requirement: 3–4 days per week onsite

Work Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week (No OT)
Pay Rate Range: $50 to $55

Role Summary
The Software Engineer will design, develop, implement, test, and maintain complex software and firmware components supporting Windows hardware security. This includes working on low-level system software, security processors, encryption/decryption mechanisms, and major enhancements to existing systems.

Key Responsibilities

Fine-tune and enhance sophisticated software implementation projects
Gather and analyze system requirements and document specifications
Develop software solutions aligned with security and client needs
Review enhancement requests and technical specifications
Implement and customize system software
Prepare detailed software specifications and test plans
Code new programs and create test data
Modify existing programs to meet new standards
Conduct unit testing on new and legacy systems
Create migration packages for system, user, and implementation testing
Perform quality assurance reviews
Execute post-implementation validation and resolve defects

Candidate Requirements
Disqualifiers

Candidates without all required hard skills will not be eligible

Best vs. Average Candidate
Ideal candidate background includes:

Direct experience in hardware security
Strong experience with:

Windows low-level code

Firmware development

Encryption/decryption software

OS and driver-level security development

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
5–7 years of professional experience
Strong foundation in:

Data structures

Algorithms

Software design

Experience designing and developing large systems software
In-depth troubleshooting and unit testing experience with both new and legacy systems
Strong programming experience with proven problem diagnosis and resolution skills

Top 3 Must-Have Hard Skills (5+ Years Each)

Security Knowledge

Hardware security

Boot security

TPM

Trusted platform security

Cryptography

Encryption and decryption software development

Low-Level Windows Systems

Firmware development

Windows OS internals

Driver-level understanding

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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