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Allen Control Systems

Embedded Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$130K - $171K/yr

Debug low-level system issues, analyze performance bottlenecks, and implement fixes for real-time ... software development, including driver programming and low-level system configuration.

Allen Control Systems

Embedded Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$130K - $171K/yr

Debug low-level system issues, analyze performance bottlenecks, and implement fixes for real-time ... software development, including driver programming and low-level system configuration.

Mannapov, LLC

Senior R&D Software Developer

Boerne, TX · On-site

$51.25 - $67.75/hr

The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of low-level programming, strong technical skills, and a passion for innovation. Responsibilities: * Design, develop, and optimize software ...

Mannapov, LLC

Senior R&D Software Developer

Boerne, TX · On-site

$51.25 - $67.75/hr

The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of low-level programming, strong technical skills, and a passion for innovation. Responsibilities: * Design, develop, and optimize software ...

Waymo

Sr Software Engineer, Telematics

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$204K - $259K/yr

Waymo Onboard Infrastructure is responsible for low-level software and infrastructure on various ... Work on a small team of System Software and Linux Kernel Engineers to design, develop, and deploy ...

Mannapov, LLC

Senior R&D Software Developer

Boerne, TX · On-site

$51.25 - $67.75/hr

The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of low-level programming, strong technical skills, and a passion for innovation. Responsibilities: * Design, develop, and optimize software ...

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How much do low level software developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for low level software developer in the United States is $111,845.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Low Level Software Developers?

Low Level Software Developers are programmers who specialize in writing software that interacts closely with computer hardware or system resources. They typically work with languages like C, C++, or Assembly to develop operating systems, device drivers, embedded systems, or performance-critical applications. Their work often requires an in-depth understanding of hardware architecture, memory management, and system processes. Low Level Software Developers play a crucial role in ensuring software runs efficiently and reliably on various devices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Low Level Software Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Low Level Software Developer, you need a solid understanding of computer architecture, proficiency in programming languages like C or C++, and a relevant degree in computer science or engineering. Familiarity with debugging tools, operating systems internals, and version control systems such as Git is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this role. These abilities are vital for efficiently developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting software that interacts closely with hardware and system resources.
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Principal Software Engineer 4 with TS/SCI + Poly

Aperio Global

Fort George G Meade, MD

$149K - $200K/yr

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Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Aperio Global is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to support the exciting Advanced Analytics Team mission. Engineer will work closely with mission stakeholders to analyze software requirements, design innovative technical solutions, develop software applications, and implement high-performance capabilities supporting advanced mission objectives.

Mission Focus: Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain software applications supporting mission requirements. Analyze customer needs, develop software prototypes, engineer technical solutions, implement algorithms, and translate conceptual designs into scalable software architectures.

Technical Proficiency: Develop and debug software using object-oriented programming languages; perform software engineering and technical design activities; analyze and understand legacy code; develop efficient algorithms utilizing data structures, dynamic programming, heuristics, and modeling techniques; conduct software testing and troubleshooting; work at the operating system level, including file I/O, system interfaces, and low-level programming concepts; and develop advanced tools for binary analysis, shellcode detection, malware analysis, function identification, and reverse engineering of compiled software.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus 11-years of relevant experience or equivalent. Proficiency with Python, and ability to read/understand C/C++, and Assembly (x86). Experience with software architecture, operating system design, compilers, and debugging. Comfortable working with operating system internals, low-level software development, file I/O, system APIs, memory management, and executable program analysis.

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.


Nice to Have:
Familiarity with malware analysis, reverse engineering, and protocol analysis.

Salary range: 207-227

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