Senior Software Engineer
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Requirements
• U.S. Citizenship is required. • U.S. Citizenship • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance. • BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. • Prior work on a shipped, commercial Rust project in production. • shipped, commercial Rust project • Deep knowledge of Linux systems programming, including kernel interaction, hardware optimization, and system-level debugging. • Linux systems programming • Proficiency with Git and modern CI/CD practices. • CI/CD • Strong communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder communication. • Ability to identify and advocate for architectural improvements and shape technical direction. • Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of complex technical challenges. • Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms for high-performance, real-time systems. • Preferred: • Active U.S. Government Security Clearance (Secret or higher). • Previous experience with military customers or classified data environments. • Experience writing software certified under regulatory requirements (DO-178, IEC 62304, or similar). • A forward and reverse engineering mindset for undocumented or complex data protocols. • forward and reverse engineering mindset • Familiarity with vehicle, aerospace, or industrial data protocols (e.g., CAN, J1939, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429). • CAN, J1939, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429 • Experience with lock-free data structures or real-time systems programming. • Background in code generation, metaprogramming, or build-time code generation systems, with an understanding of their appropriate application and potential complexities. • Experience designing data processing pipelines with streaming, batching, and backpressure management. • Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for consistent build and test environments. • Experience developing and servicing software in sensitive environments.
Responsibilities
• Lead and execute the development of high-performance Rust software for real-time data processing on custom Linux systems. • Lead and execute • Own the implementation of robust, type-safe hardware abstractions and memory-safe FFI boundaries with existing C-based APIs. • Partner closely with hardware engineers, security researchers, and data analytics teams to define stable data contracts and protocol specifications. • Partner closely with • Drive measurable impact in system performance by optimizing code for low-latency data acquisition from MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429, and CAN buses. • Drive measurable impact in • Identify and act on opportunities to improve code generation pipelines and metaprogramming systems for protocol translation. • Identify and act on opportunities to improve • Navigate complex, resource-constrained Linux environments using deep systems knowledge, profiling, and hardware-level debugging. • Navigate • Contribute directly to the mission by transforming raw, bit-level data into actionable cybersecurity and operational insights for defense and transportation fleets. • Contribute directly to • What Success Looks Like • Establish a baseline of technical excellence by mastering our Rust codebase and contributing to core data processing pipelines. • Establish a baseline of technical excellence • Build organizational credibility by successfully navigating FFI boundaries and architectural discussions with cross-functional stakeholders. • Build organizational credibility • Drive high-quality technical delivery by implementing robust parsers for complex wire protocols and ensuring they meet strict performance benchmarks. • Drive high-quality technical delivery • Improve system stability and reliability by advocating for architectural enhancements and implementing comprehensive unit and integration tests. • Improve system stability and reliability • Foster a culture of data-driven decisions by delivering clean, structured information from undocumented or complex data protocols. • Foster a culture of data-driven decisions
Benefits
• Base Salary: $182,000 -$232,000 • Bonus program and equity in a fast-growing startup • Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families • Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions • Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance • Uncapped paid time off policy • Flexible work & remote work policy • Tax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits (DC/MD/VA) • We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that embraces the diversity of our people and represents the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives and ways of solving problems. We strive to attract and retain talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.