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Linux Kernel Firmware Engineer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Freddie Mac

Engineer, Senior (Linux/AWS)

Mclean, VA · On-site

Experience with Linux engineering, including lifecycle management, kernel patching, maintenance, and systems integration. * Automation development experience including application of Infrastructure ...

Freddie Mac

Engineer, Senior (Linux/AWS)

Herndon, VA · On-site

Experience with Linux engineering, including lifecycle management, kernel patching, maintenance, and systems integration. * Automation development experience including application of Infrastructure ...

TCOM, L.P.

Staff Software Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

Aerostar, a business unit of TCOM , is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to be responsible for ... Proficient in C, C++, and Linux kernel development, applicable in complex, large-scale systems.

TCOM, L.P.

Staff Software Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

Aerostar, a business unit of TCOM , is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to be responsible for ... Proficient in C, C++, and Linux kernel development, applicable in complex, large-scale systems.

Zetier

Principal CNO Software Engineer

Arlington, VA

$155K - $208K/yr

Highly experienced in systems software development (Linux/Windows kernel drivers) * Successfully ... Development on embedded platforms (uBoot, drone firmware, IOT) * Reverse engineering experience ...

Zetier

Mid-Level CNO Software Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

Systems software development experience (Linux/Windows kernel drivers) * Successfully developed ... Development on embedded platforms (uBoot, drone firmware, IOT) * Reverse engineering experience ...

Zetier

Mid-Level CNO Software Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

Systems software development experience (Linux/Windows kernel drivers) * Successfully developed ... Development on embedded platforms (uBoot, drone firmware, IOT) * Reverse engineering experience ...

Zetier

Principal CNO Software Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$155K - $208K/yr

Highly experienced in systems software development (Linux/Windows kernel drivers) * Successfully ... Development on embedded platforms (uBoot, drone firmware, IOT) * Reverse engineering experience ...

Freddie Mac

Engineer, Senior (Linux/AWS)

Mclean, VA · On-site

$105K - $145K/yr

This role focuses on Linux engineering, automation, compliance, and enhancing the security and ... kernel patching, maintenance, and systems integration. • Automation development experience ...

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What is the difference between Linux Kernel Firmware Engineer vs Embedded Software Engineer?

AspectLinux Kernel Firmware EngineerEmbedded Software Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering; knowledge of Linux kernel developmentBachelor's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related; embedded systems experience
Work EnvironmentDeveloping firmware for Linux-based systems, often in hardware labs or R&D teamsDesigning software for embedded devices like IoT gadgets, automotive systems, or consumer electronics
Industry UsageTelecommunications, consumer electronics, hardware manufacturersAutomotive, IoT, medical devices, consumer electronics

The Linux Kernel Firmware Engineer focuses on developing and maintaining firmware specifically for Linux kernel environments, ensuring hardware compatibility and performance. In contrast, the Embedded Software Engineer works on a broader range of embedded systems, often with real-time constraints and different operating systems. Both roles require embedded programming skills but differ in scope and specific expertise.

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Security Product Reverse Engineer (TS/SCI w POLY)

Falls Technology

Mclean, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Salary: 100-150k

TS/SCI w POLY Required


**About the Role:** Join our team as a Security Product Reverse Engineer to analyze and audit security products, focusing on vulnerability research and code exploitation. This role involves hands-on work with security appliances and embedded systems to enhance product security and development.

**Required Qualifications:**

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- At least 3 years of professional software development experience, including design, implementation, testing, analysis, and debugging.

- Demonstrated experience using software configuration management tools (e.g., Git).

- Software systems development experience and understanding of OS internals in at least one of: BSD/Linux/Unix, Windows, Mac OS, Android, or RISC assembly.

- At least 3 years of experience developing, testing, and debugging in C, C++, and Python.

- At least 3 years of demonstrated experience using IDA Pro/Ghidra.

- At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in both source code analysis and code auditing.

- At least 3 years of hands-on experience conducting Vulnerability Research (VR) in one of: Windows internals, Linux kernel, or Mac OS X.

- At least 5 years of hands-on experience with Computer Network Exploitation (CNE) development and testing against at least one of: Personal Security Products, Security Appliances, or Embedded OS security.

- Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances.

**Desired Qualifications:**

- Ability to reverse engineer (RE) code.

- Experience working independently and in teams in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

- Undergraduate or graduate degree or certifications in a relevant technical field.

- Demonstrated experience utilizing a diversity of development languages.

- In-depth understanding and/or implementation of CNE techniques and methodologies, including application and mitigation for BSD/Linux/Unix, Windows, Mac OS, Android, or RISC assembly.

- Experience applying continuous integration and automated testing tools to software development practices.

- Experience with firewalls, standard operating systems features, and PSPs.

  • At least 3 years of experience developing and testing applications on Windows, Mac, Linux, Mobile, or Embedded platforms.


TS/SCI w POLY Required