Embedded Software Engineer

Hawthorne Digitals; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorne Digitals is seeking an embedded software engineer to design and implement security-focused features for encrypted storage products. You will collaborate with hardware engineers and external partners to advance cryptography-enabled features and ensure robust test coverage.

The role involves executing comprehensive test plans and supporting FIPS certification efforts, leveraging a strong background in C/C++ and embedded systems to deliver secure, reliable storage solutions.

Qualifications

• B.S. in a relevant field
• At least 3 years of professional experience with C/C++
• Familiarity with software engineering best practices
• Experience with embedded systems is required

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security-focused features for encrypted storage products.
• Collaborate with hardware engineering and external partners.
• Develop cryptography-enabled features and run associated tests.
• Execute test plans and support FIPS certification efforts

Skills

Embedded C

C++

Cryptography

Firmware Development

Debugging

Microcontrollers

Microprocessors

Unit Testing

Test-Driven Development

USB Development

FIPS Certification

Technical Documentation

Collaboration

Root-Cause Analysis

Design Reviews

Code Reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering

Job description

The embedded software engineer will design and implement security-focused features for encrypted storage products, collaborating with hardware engineering and external partners. Responsibilities include developing cryptography-enabled features, executing test plans, and supporting FIPS certification efforts.

Requirements

Candidates should have a B.S. in a relevant field and at least 3 years of professional experience with C/C++. Familiarity with software engineering best practices and experience with embedded systems are also required.

Key Skills

• Embedded C
• C++
• Cryptography
• Firmware Development
• Debugging
• Microcontrollers
• Microprocessors
• Unit Testing
• Test-Driven Development
• USB Development
• FIPS Certification
• Technical Documentation
• Collaboration
• Root-Cause Analysis
• Design Reviews
• Code Reviews