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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

Company Overview

Persistent Systems, LLC, a leader in defense technology, has been engineering secure Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) solutions since 2007, enabling joint forces and multinational coalitions to communicate, collaborate, and achieve mission success. Persistent created the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, a unified data network for unmanned systems, sensors, and software, empowering warfighters to accomplish tactical objectives across the operational area.

Built on the company’s Wave Relay MANET and Cloud Relay™ technologies, this ecosystem delivers a global data fabric for military, first responders, and commercial users. Persistent has offices in New York City, Colorado, North Carolina, Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming.