CNO - Senior Embedded Software Engineer - C, C++, Linux 7/2/2026 Annapolis Junction, MD

Erias Ventures, LLC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 220,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Market Hourly Pay

Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting

Spot Bonuses

Company subsidized Medical Coverage

100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Amazon Prime Membership

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Erias Ventures, LLC seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD. The position involves embedded software development and operational support for critical defense projects.

Candidates must have a Top-Secret/SCI clearance and at least six years in software system development, particularly in C/C++ and Linux environments. The salary range is $220,000 - $265,000, with excellent benefits including health coverage and professional development bonuses.

Qualifications

• Current Top-Secret/SCI with FS polygraph security clearance required.
• Six or more years in Software System Requirements Analysis and Testing.
• Experience in embedded platforms like Linux and VxWorks.

Responsibilities

• Support crucial projects impacting national security.
• Perform embedded development and operational support.
• Provide support throughout the software development life cycle.

Skills

C/C++ development

Reverse engineering

Software development

Vulnerability analysis

Python

Education

BA or BS degree

Tools

IDAPro

gdb

OllyDbg

Virtual Environments (VMWare/ESXi, Open Stack, QEMU)

Job description

CNO - Senior Embedded Software Engineer - C, C++, Linux

Annapolis Junction, MD

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurship mindset. We value creative problem solving, open communication, and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas.

Description

Support numerous challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the nation's security and intelligence mission. Perform embedded development, vulnerability analysis, reverse engineering, software development, and operational support to solve many of the country’s toughest problems. Apply expertise in C/C++ development, reverse engineering, x86 Assembly, and automated unit testing in Python to develop capabilities, research existing functionality, perform protocol analysis, and learn new technologies quickly. Provide support throughout the development life cycle to the test team.

Requirements

A current Top-Secret/SCI with FS polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

• Six (6) or more years of Software System Requirements Analysis, Design, Development, Integration, and/or Testing
• Four (4) or more years of Software development experience using C, C/C++, or other proprietary languages
• Configuration, administration, and development experience with Virtual Environments (VMWare/ESXi, Open Stack, Open vSwitch, QEMU)
• Development experience on embedded platforms (Linux, Unix, Android, VxWorks)
• Experience with Software Reverse Engineering and/or debugging tools, such as IDAPro, OllyDbg, gdb, etc.
• Familiarity with assembly languages (development or reversing)
• Knowledge of low level, systems programming concepts
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• BA or BS degree

Desired skills

• Experience with vulnerability analysis and exploit development
• Experience with Python
• Experience with Assembly
• Knowledge of telecommunications

Benefits

The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $220,000 - $265,000.

Wealth Benefits:

• Above Market Hourly Pay
• 11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits:

• Company subsidized Medical Coverage
• 100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
• 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability,Short Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits:

• Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
• Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement
• Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
• Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
• Onboarding and Annual Swag
• Company Paid Professional Development and Training

At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.