Embedded Software Engineer: High-Impact Hardware & Drivers

Cryptic Vector

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Performance bonus
401k company contribution

Job summary

Cryptic Vector is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to build real solutions for complex government challenges. Work close to hardware, with embedded Linux or bare-metal, and contribute meaningfully to missions that matter.

Join a culture focused on growth, transparency, and high-impact engineering. Expect rigorous problem solving, continuous learning, and the opportunity to advance quickly in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5+ years of embedded software development experience.
  • Experience with Yocto/RTOS/Bare metal deployments.
  • Be detail oriented and an analytical problem solver.
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a US security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Solution Design, Development, and Implementation.
  • Developing drivers to interact with various embedded hardware peripheral devices.
  • Formulating testing strategies for implemented code and executing those strategies.
  • Learning new programming languages as necessary to control or interact with existing software or embedded hardware platforms.

Skills

Embedded development
Yocto
RTOS
Bare-metal
Analytical mindset
Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Cryptic Vector is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to build real solutions for complex government challenges. Work close to hardware, with embedded Linux or bare-metal, and contribute meaningfully to missions that matter.

Join a culture focused on growth, transparency, and high-impact engineering. Expect rigorous problem solving, continuous learning, and the opportunity to advance quickly in a mission-driven environment.

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