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Embedded Software Engineer – Linux, FPGA Local Candidates Only (USC or GREEN CARD ONLY)

Career Developers

Job Location:

Germantown, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 125000 - 155000

Posted: 22 October 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 20 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Embedded Software Engineer Linux FPGA & Hardware Integration
Location: Germantown MD (Hybrid 4 days onsite per week)
Salary: $125000$155000 annually

For security reasons this company is unable to sponsor this role. Local candidates will be contacted.

Must Have the Following:

4 years of embedded software development experience
Strong C/C programming skills
Linux kernel and embedded Linux experience
Hardware bring-up and debugging experience
FPGA familiarity (Verilog or VHDL)
Python and/or Bash scripting
Experience with oscilloscopes logic analyzers and lab equipment
Claude - AI-assisted software development experience with ownership of code quality

Responsibilities:
Our growing client is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to help design develop and test advanced embedded systems that support next-generation cybersecurity technologies. This is an opportunity to work on complex hardware and software platforms while collaborating with engineers physicists and cryptographers developing innovative security solutions.
In this role you will:

Lead the design development testing and validation of embedded systems.
Develop embedded software Linux kernel modules and Linux user-space applications.
Design and integrate hardware FPGA logic and embedded software.
Support analog and mixed-signal hardware design reviews debugging and validation.
Participate in hardware bring-up system integration and troubleshooting.
Develop manufacturing tools automated testing procedures and validation processes.
Architect future embedded platforms by gaining deep technical knowledge of secure systems and hardware technologies.
Utilize AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering efficiency while maintaining full ownership of code quality and correctness.
Help establish best practices for AI-assisted software development across the engineering team.
Assist with technical planning project coordination and engineering execution.

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Physics Mathematics or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
4 years of embedded software development experience.
Strong experience developing software for embedded Linux platforms and Linux kernel environments.
Expert-level programming experience with C and C .
Experience with Python and/or Bash scripting.
Experience configuring maintaining and optimizing Linux-based systems.
Experience with embedded hardware bring-up and debugging.
Familiarity with FPGA development using Verilog or VHDL.
Understanding of RF low-noise analog circuits or mixed-signal hardware is preferred.
Experience using oscilloscopes logic analyzers and other electronic lab equipment.
Familiarity with digital signal processing or control system algorithms is a plus.
Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools while maintaining engineering ownership and code quality.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Equity participation
Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance
Strong 401(k) matching program
Daily in-office lunch and snacks
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity and secure communications technology
Collaborative engineering environment with significant technical ownership

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