Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Two Six Technologies
Herndon, VA · $136k–$204k a year · Posted August 13, 2026
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About the job
At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.
Overview of Opportunity
Two Six Technologies is actively seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our Trusted Electronics & Effects team in Herndon, Virginia. We are looking for someone with a background in embedded system programming, security-oriented tooling, emulation, or computer network operations (CNO) development. If you are interested in leveraging these skills to support mission-driven research and deliver operational capabilities, the team wants to talk to you!
What you will do
Design, develop, and test embedded software to support offensive cybersecurity research and deliver mission-critical operational capabilities.
Build target-specific instrumentation and introspection tools while designing high-fidelity emulation targets for various embedded platforms.
Create and operationalize CNO tools and capabilities for embedded targets to support the Trusted Electronics & Effects business unit.
Execute assigned technical tasks autonomously and in a timely manner while building a deep understanding of company processes and customer mission requirements.
What you will need (basic qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field; in place of a degree, comparable professional experience or a strong portfolio of relevant technical projects and coursework will be considered.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in one of the following fields: embedded software, security tooling, emulation, or CNO development (this may be satisfied through professional roles, significant academic research, or demonstrable project-based experience).
Proven experience with a low-level programming language (C, C++, etc.) and a scripting language (Python, Bash, etc.) to develop and automate technical solutions.
Ability to work in the Two Six office in Herndon, Virginia, daily.
Nice to have (preferred)
Functional understanding of embedded system design (interrupts, MMIO, peripherals, etc.)
Experience with system-level programming (memory management, task scheduling, concurrency, etc.)
Experience with QEMU or other virtualization.
Experience creating custom toolchains and build systems.
Experience developing introspection tooling.
Basic understanding of computer architecture (instruction sets, virtual memory, etc.)
Basic reverse engineering skills.
Security Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
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Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.
The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.
Salary Range $136,256 — $204,384 USD
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