Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Real-Time Cybersecurity

PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein); Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 94,400 - 198,200; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop real-time embedded and networked software across cyber capabilities. You will work with engineers, analysts, and customers to address complex challenges, perform deep-dives, and build tools that tackle emerging cyber threats.

The role emphasizes hands-on development in C/C++, Python, Linux, and assembly across multiple architectures, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• US citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• 5+ years of software development experience in C/C++/Python.
• Hands-on Linux experience (boot, kernel, user-space).
• Experience with at least one assembly language (MIPS, x86, PowerPC or ARM).
• Solid understanding of IP networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, and testing of real-time embedded and application-level software for networked systems.
• Develop advanced security analysis tools, vulnerability research workflows, and software-hardening techniques.
• Conduct reverse engineering across Windows, Linux, mobile, and embedded platforms.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in key network technologies (IP/MPLS, 4G/5G, optical transport).
• Analyze and evaluate security strengths and weaknesses across diverse systems and technologies.
• Shape system requirements and technical direction through direct collaboration with customers.
• Contribute to team technical leadership

Skills

C

C++

Python

Linux

IP networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

MIPS

x86

PowerPC

ARM

Job description

CACI is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop real-time embedded and networked software across cyber capabilities. You will work with engineers, analysts, and customers to address complex challenges, perform deep-dives, and build tools that tackle emerging cyber threats.

The role emphasizes hands-on development in C/C++, Python, Linux, and assembly across multiple architectures, with travel up to 10%.