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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for software engineer sign on bonus in the United States is $147,524.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Software Engineer Sign On Bonus job refers to a software engineering position that offers a one-time financial incentive, or sign-on bonus, to attract new hires. Companies provide these bonuses to remain competitive in recruiting top talent, especially in high-demand industries like technology. The amount can vary based on factors such as experience level, company size, and location. Sign-on bonuses are often paid upfront or in installments and may require the employee to stay for a specific period to retain the full bonus.

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A sign-on bonus for a Software Engineer is a one-time financial incentive provided when you accept a new job offer, often to attract top talent or compensate for benefits lost by changing employers. This bonus is generally paid in a lump sum after your start date, but some companies may offer it in installments or require you to remain employed for a certain period to retain the full amount. Sign-on bonuses can vary depending on experience, the company, and market demand for specific technical skills. If you leave the company within a specified timeframe, you may be required to repay a portion or all of the bonus, so be sure to review any terms before accepting. It's a great way to offset relocation costs or transition expenses when starting your new role.

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Infographic showing various Software Engineer Sign On Bonus job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,524 per year, or $70.9 per hour.

Senior Embedded Security Software Engineer ($25k Sign-On Bonus)

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Linthicum, MD โ€ข On-site

$173 - $222/hr

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Job description

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

Compensation & Incentive Highlights

Sign-On Bonus: Starting at $25,000 for qualified FSP hires.

Benefits & Flexible PTO: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, paid professional development, educational assistance, and flexible PTO with rollover options and annual payout opportunities.

Overview of Opportunity

Two Six Technologies is actively seeking a Senior Embedded Security Software Engineer to join our Trusted Electronics & Effects team in Linthicum, Maryland.

The team is composed of intellectual individuals, passionate about embedded software development, firmware reverse engineering, and low-level system testing.

The team is growing and looking for someone with an embedded systems and firmware analysis background who has an understanding of how to perform light reverse engineering to map out undocumented targets and facilitate forward development inside an emulation environment.

If you are actively using Ghidra, Python, and QEMU to modify and rehost complex firmware binaries, the team wants to talk to you!

What you will do
  • Contribute directly to delivering technical tasks focused on the reverse engineering and forward development of complex wireless and embedded systems.
  • Support critical government customers by executing routine binary and file system analysis to help our team map out undocumented target architectures.
  • Operate under moderate supervision, making decisions based on precedent and established company policies.
  • Follow team practices to translate reverse engineering insights into functional software, enabling successful firmware rehosting and expansion within custom emulation environments.
What you will need (basic qualifications)
  • Core Development & Scripting: Demonstrated programmatic competency developing low-level software in C/C++ and writing functional Python scripts for automation within Linux command-line environments.
  • Reverse Engineering Tooling: Practical experience performing light architectural reverse engineering or control-flow analysis on firmware images using tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja.
  • Emulation & Rehosting: Hands-on experience configuring or modifying embedded binaries to support successful firmware rehosting within emulation frameworks like QEMU.
  • Security Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance with Polygraph is required.
  • Location: Ability to work in the customer site in the Linthicum, Maryland/Fort Mead area daily.
Nice to have (preferred)
  • Automated Reversing scripts: Experience utilizing the Ghidra API or Binary Ninja API to write basic scripts that automate binary or file system analysis tasks.
  • Hardware Interfaces: Foundational knowledge or exposure to hardware debugging tools (such as JTAG or SWD) or interacting with Software Defined Radio (SDR) frameworks.
  • Embedded Operating Systems: Prior experience developing software or compiling code for Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or customized embedded Linux environments.
  • DevOps & Integration: Familiarity with DevOps best practices, software protection mechanisms, or binary fuzzing infrastructure.
  • Security Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance with Polygraph is required.
Salary Range

Salary Range $172,766 โ€” $221,801 USD

Equal Opportunity Employer

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and 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 Affi... and the EEO Poster.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to accommodations@twosixtech.com. Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Additionally, please be advised that this business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices. By submitting the following application, I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information provided is true and accurate.

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