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Senior Embedded Security Software Engineer

Two Six Technologies · Herndon, Virginia

Posted about 2 months ago

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This role has been open
65 days
Two Six Technologies's roles stay open a median of 55 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Two Six Technologies's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Two Six Technologies
high
54 stale, 1 reposted of 81 open
Hiring momentum
112 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

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About this role

As a Lead Embedded Security Software Engineer at Two Six Technologies, you will be responsible for reverse engineering and developing firmware for complex wireless and embedded systems. Your day-to-day tasks will include analyzing binary files, mapping undocumented architectures, and translating insights into functional software for emulation environments. You will work closely with a team of experts while supporting critical government customers.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Two Six Technologies as an employer.

What you need

  • Demonstrated programmatic competency developing low-level software in C/C++
  • Writing functional Python scripts for automation within Linux command-line environments
  • Practical experience performing light architectural reverse engineering or control-flow analysis on firmware images using tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja
  • Hands-on experience configuring or modifying embedded binaries to support successful firmware rehosting within emulation frameworks like QEMU
  • An active Top Secret security clearance, with the verified capability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
  • Ability to work in the Two Six office in Herndon, Virginia daily.

Nice to have

  • Experience utilizing the Ghidra API or Binary Ninja API to write basic scripts that automate binary or file system analysis tasks
  • Foundational knowledge or exposure to hardware debugging tools (such as JTAG or SWD) or interacting with Software Defined Radio (SDR) frameworks
  • Prior experience developing software or compiling code for Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or customized embedded Linux environments
  • Familiarity with DevOps best practices, software protection mechanisms, or binary fuzzing infrastructure.

What you get

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid leave
  • Tuition assistance
  • Professional development

Worth weighing

  • Active Top Secret Clearance is required, which may limit applicants without this clearance
  • The salary range is broad and may vary significantly based on multiple factors, making it unclear what specific compensation will be offered to candidates.
  • The role requires daily presence in the office, which may not suit remote work preferences.

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Listed by Two Six Technologies on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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