Senior Research Software Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related on the job experience.
3+ years of professional software development experience with C/C++ or Rust
Familiarity with standard Linux software engineering tools, e.g., git, gcc, make
Active Top Secret (TS) clearance is required

Actively participate in the design, build, test, and implementation phases of research programs focused on advancing technology in the areas of resilient communications, next-generation networking, 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 security and privacy 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

Experience with Android app development or Android OS modification
Experience with network stack development, mesh networking, or tactical handheld radios
Experience with the Rust programming language
Practical knowledge of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography in software, such as working with OpenSSL or other cryptographic libraries
Knowledge of cryptographic systems for vulnerabilities and attack vectors including security proofs, cryptanalysis techniques, and side-channel attacks