Senior Cyber Software Engineer

Persistent Systems is seeking a Senior Cyber Software Engineer with extensive experience developing software (C/C++) in a Linux environment.  You will be responsible for working with a team of engineers in the development and implementation of a wide range of low-level embedded software, hardware development and the development of application software running on the Wave Relay® network.  This position provides the opportunity to develop technology that enables our customers to solve their most difficult networking problems. 

Position Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing a wide range of low-level embedded software (including device driver, Linux kernel modules, network stack development, porting existing software to new embedded platforms, and other low-level programming activities), hardware development, as well as the development of application software running on the Wave Relay® network 
• Developing software security solutions for our Wave Relay networking products
• Cross-platform implementation of software security components targeting Linux OS
• Socket programming
• Creating Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) frameworks within our networking products
• Programming OpenSSL frameworks in C for our Wave relay networking products

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent 
• 5 years of C/C++ programming experience in a Linux environment
• Product development experience
• Deep knowledge of Wireless Networking specific to layer 2
• OpenSSL programming experience in C
• Experience with Linux driver (e.g., wireless, network stack), Linux kernel, and kernel module development
• Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) development
• Must have the ability to obtain a United States security clearance 

 Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• FIPS validation experience
• A deep understanding of open-source VPN software
• Experience with cryptography related development
• Experience with shell scripting, network application development, distributed systems, and network protocol development
• United States security clearance  

The base pay for this role can vary from $179,000 to $228,000 a year based on individual qualifications. Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off (sick time and vacation time); flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and pet discounts. We will accept applications on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

Persistent Systems, LLC is a leading global provider of mobile networking solutions for military, first responder, government, and commercial markets. We engineer our Wave Relay® MANET and Cloud Relay™ technology to transmit voice, video, and situational awareness under the most difficult conditions. Through the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, an alliance of industry-leading companies, Persistent unites warfighters, UGVs, UAVs, sensors, cameras, and devices on a common network. Persistent was founded in 2007 and has offices in New York City, Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Wyoming.