We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer with Java experience to research and develop next-generation technologies for mobile operating systems. The ideal candidate will have an interest in research as well as a commitment to developing solutions for the real world. You will join a small, supportive team that values cooperation and creative spirit.
This is a hybrid role, mostly working remote and going into our Arlington, VA office as needed.
What you will do:
- Actively participate in the design, build, test, and implementation phases of research programs focused on advancing technology in the areas of security, stealth, 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
What you will need:
- A four-year degree in CS, EE, or related on the job experience
- 10+ years of professional or academic software development experience with Java
- Familiarity with standard Linux Software engineering tools, e.g. git, gcc, make
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance
What we would like:
- Experience building or modifying Android or other mobile operating systems
- Experience with network stack development
- Experience with Linux kernel namespaces
- Experience with cloud architectures
- Experience with wireless (NFC/Bluetooth/802.11/LTE) protocols and hardware
- Experience developing or modifying Internet-of-Things (IOT) devices
- Experience with ARM assembly language
- Experience developing security solutions and products
- Experience interfacing and managing an end user community
- An active DoD clearance (Secret or above)
