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# Senior Software Engineer - Software Engineering

- **Company:** Epitec, Inc.
- **Location:** Johnston, IA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $176,800.0 - $189,280.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, DevOps, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Linux Distribution, Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, Backend, Information Technology, Cybercrime
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e36f1c4f28fc2604

## About the Role

* 8+ years of full-stack software development experience, including Python-based backend services
 * Experience working with Linux distributions
 * Strong experience applying cryptographic security controls within embedded systems
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience, * Experience developing IoT devices
 * PKI experience, including certificate lifecycle management and key protection
 * Background in DevOps environments
 * Experience building and deploying AWS-native applications

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape security architecture across cutting-edge connected platforms at the intersection of embedded systems and cloud technologies.

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to help secure the next generation of connected systems. This role focuses on protecting embedded controllers, vehicle networks, and cloud-based services, ensuring products remain resilient against evolving cyber threats while meeting global regulatory requirements.

As a senior-level engineer, you will act as a technical leader and security subject matter expert, influencing architecture, development practices, and risk decisions across multiple product lines. You will partner closely with embedded software, electrical systems, and cloud platform teams to implement strong cryptographic security controls., * Define and review security architectures for embedded systems, guiding the design of new features across embedded, cloud, and mobile platforms

 * Design key management and access control mechanisms for resource-constrained embedded environments
 * Develop and implement security solutions that support autonomy and connected system capabilities
 * Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate security into the full product lifecycle


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