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# Embedded Software Developer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $198,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Embedded Software, Github, Python (Programming Language), Secure Coding, SonarQube, Systems Modeling Language, Software Vulnerability Management, SC Clearance, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, DODAF, Devsecops, Jenkins
- **Published:** May 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8911238/embedded-software-developer

## About the Role

* 3+ years of experience with sof t war e engineering using C++
 * Experience designing the architecture and containerized services with Kubernetes
 * Experience developing sof t war e within an Agile framework and DevSecOps infrastructure as part of a CI / CD pipeline
 * Experience implementing CI / CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins
 * Experience with Python
 * Ability to effectively communicate, work independently and collaboratively on a cross-functional team, and demonstrate initiative to complete complex tasks to achieve program goals in a fast-paced environment
 * Secret clearance
 * Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience with code quality and static analysis tools such as SonarQube, Clippy, cargo-deny, or cargo-audit
 * Experience with secure coding practices and vulnerability remediation
 * Knowledge of Systems Modeling Language ( SysML ) , DoD Architecture Framework ( DoDAF ) , and Unified Architecture Framework ( UAF )
 * Ability to display a personal or professional GitHub profile demonstrating Rus t projects
 * TS/SCI clearance
 * Master's degree

## Description

At Booz Allen, we believe in empowering people to change the world. As a Rus t sof t war e developer, you'll apply your technical expertise to solve complex challenges in support of national defense missions. You'll work alongside a team of passionate technologists who are committed to delivering mission-critical solutions with precision and innovation.

You'll take ownership of complex engineering challenges by architecting new mission-focused capabilities that improve performance, resilience, and operational speed. This role is built for someone who thrives on solving hard problems, emb race s innovation, and understands the responsibility of building sof t war e that must perform flawlessly.


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