Software Engineer

Arkham Technology Ltd. is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer for onsite work in Layton, UT, building firmware and security-focused software for embedded and communication products.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, integrate, and document firmware and software for embedded systems and communication products
• Support software engineering work such as interface design, system integration, code reviews, and software testing
• Participate in internal reviews of software components and systems
• Create contract deliverable documentation, including:
  • Development plans
  • Requirement and design specifications
  • Test documents
• Develop embedded software for network security applications, including:
  • Device management software
  • Communication protocols
  • Device drivers
  • Control plane security features
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software and hardware solutions
• Manage requirements through decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 1+ years of experience in embedded systems design
• High proficiency in embedded C/C++ (or equivalent systems language)
• Broad knowledge to understand end-to-end network architecture, from wireless physical layer to application endpoints
• Understanding of MAC and networking layers of a communication system
• Deep understanding of Internet Protocol Security (IPsec), network protocols, and data authentication/encryption (including TLS, SSL, encryption, OpenSSL, X.509 certificates, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience with security protocols and encryption algorithms such as CNSA algorithms
• Experience with low-level hardware driver implementation
• Experience with embedded Linux
• Ability to work in a Bare Metal environment
• Familiarity with ARM architecture
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Ability to travel periodically, as needed

Technologies

• embedded C/C++
• TLS, SSL
• OpenSSL
• X.509 Certificates
• IPsec
• CNSA algorithms
• embedded Linux
• ARM architecture

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with systems, software, and hardware development processes in DoD applications
• Familiarity with DoD Protocols, including dynamic discovery processes and security protocols used in DoD networks
• Expertise in cryptographic technologies and cross domain solutions
• Proficiency in cryptographic modernization 2 operational management
• Knowledge of NETCONF/RESTCONF and YANG modeling for network management and operability
• Understanding of cryptographic key management based on EKMS and KMI
• Familiarity with architecture development and system modeling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler
• Knowledge of networking and interface technologies, including Web services like RESTful and SOAP
• Understanding of security requirements to provide authentication, integrity, and confidentiality services and implementation
• Expertise in public key infrastructure (trust chains, certificates, revocation checking, cert validation)
• Expertise in cryptographic mechanisms such as SHA, HMAC, Elliptic Curve, and quantum resistance approaches
• Understanding of Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS)

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Flextime
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Snacks provided
• Vision insurance

Location: Layton, UT (onsite)

Salary: USD 85,000 - 180,000 per year

Application Questions

• Are you a US Citizen?
• Have you worked with Secure Boot in any of your previous roles, particularly in the context of embedded systems or firmware security?