Star Lab - Principal Technologist - Embedded Security Professional Services

Wind River Systems; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 192,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Technologist for Embedded Security to join their dynamic team. This role involves tackling challenging security problems and providing high-touch integration support for mission-critical systems. Candidates will leverage their expertise in C, BASH, and Python, while working with Linux kernel development and embedded systems. The position offers autonomy and flexibility across multiple locations, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about cybersecurity and technology. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, and contribute to protecting vital systems from cyber threats.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flex time off

401k enrollment

12 paid holidays

Qualifications

• Expertise in C, BASH, and Python is essential for this role.
• Experience with Linux kernel and ARM/x86 systems is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Port, test, and deploy Linux kernel tools for security.
• Collaborate with customers and provide technical support.

Skills

C programming

BASH scripting

Python programming

Rust programming

Linux kernel development

ARM architecture

x86 assembly

Yocto

Firmware troubleshooting

Technical writing

Tools

Git

GitHub

GitLab CI

Job description

Star Lab - Principal Technologist - Embedded Security Professional Services

Star Lab United States Huntsville, Alabama Washington, District Of Columbia San Antonio, Texas

LOCATION S: HUNTSVILLE, AL / WASHINGTON DC / SAN ANTONIO, TX / US Home Office

US CITIZENS ONLY

ABOUT STAR LAB

Engineers at Star Lab are driven by a desire to protect mission-critical and safety-critical systems. They pride themselves on being innovative and customer-focused. The work is challenging and highly technical, but it is also rewarding, enjoyable, and often leads to new learning experiences. This position is within Star Lab’s Professional Services team. This team provides high-touch integration support to customers and assists in the development of security architectures.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

• Contribute to porting, testing, and deployment of a Linux kernel and hypervisor tool suite that protects mission-critical and safety-critical systems from cyber and reverse engineering threats.
• Leverage knowledge of embedded security, operating systems, virtualization technology, anti-tamper, or other areas of expertise to evaluate customer requirements, devise solutions / approaches, and meet challenging delivery deadlines.
• Enthusiastically collaborate and teach customers about Star Lab products, support product evaluations, train users, participate in design engagements, etc.
• Ensure efficient and streamlined version control and workflow, supporting the team in a fast-paced Agile/Scrum environment.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for developers with a desire to explore and solve difficult security problems. Team members receive a great deal of autonomy and flexibility. Individuals selected for employment can work at any of Star Lab's four locations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Strong C, BASH, and Python development skills are musts. Rust experience is a plus.
• Building, testing, debugging, and porting Linux kernel code. Must be comfortable building and configuring the Linux kernel across different versions and operating system variants.
• Comfortable communicating technical topics with external entities over email, phone, video, and in person.
• Strong knowledge/experience with ARM.
• Strong knowledge/experience with x86 assembly and Yocto.
• Experience troubleshooting firmware, boot loaders, and low-level operating system code on various hardware to include embedded processing boards, rack servers, and chassis sub-systems.
• Experience working with KVM-based virtualization as well as using and testing on Linux systems is a plus.
• Understanding of information security practices (cryptography, privilege separation, etc.).
• Experience with Git and familiarity with Github Flow.
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration tools (with GitLab CI experience a plus).
• Strong technical writing skills.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this role’s listed grade level is currently $190,000 to $256,500 plus a bonus for Colorado, New York, and New Jersey residents, and $192,000 to $259,200 plus a bonus for SF Bay Area, Greater Seattle, NYC, and Washington, DC, residents. Salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities of the applicant, and equity with other team members. Employees in this role are also eligible for the following benefits in accordance with the terms of the Company's plans: health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, flex time off, eligibility to enroll in 401k, and 12 paid holidays.

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Wind River is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.