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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Qrypt Inc.
- **Location:** Germantown, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $155,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Analog Electronics, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Linux Kernel, Performance Tuning, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Fpga Hardware
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=289113cd0b15c025

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a similar technical field, (Math, Physics, Engineering) and/or relevant work experience
 * 4+ years of experience developing software for embedded platforms or the Linux kernel
 * Expertise in the design and development of embedded systems
 * Proficiency with C, C++, bash and/or Python
 * Experience in the installation, upgrade, configuration, and performance tuning of Linux-based servers
 * Experience with bringing up hardware
 * Familiarity with FPGA development, Verilog or VHDL
 * Familiarity with RF and low-noise analog circuit and board design
 * Familiarity with electronics lab/test equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.)
 * Familiarity with implementing signal processing and/or control system algorithms
 * Fluency with AI-assisted development and the judgment to apply it where it adds real leverage - reviewing, correcting, and taking full ownership of AI-generated work
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills

## Description

* Lead the design, development, and test of systems composing of hardware, digital logic, embedded software, Linux kernel modules, and user-space Linux software
 * Assist in the design, review, and debug of analog/mixed signal circuit boards
 * Develop a deep understanding of the domain (quantum random number generators, network security systems) to architect future products and systems and validate existing products and systems
 * Lead hardware/FPGA/software integration efforts
 * Develop manufacturing and test tools and procedures, and supervise their execution
 * Use AI-assisted and agentic development tooling to accelerate your work while owning the correctness and quality of everything you ship
 * Help shape how the team adopts AI-assisted development (instruction conventions, review standards) as tooling matures
 * Assist in project planning and management


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