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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Embedded Software Engineer - **Company:** Silvus Technologies - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $220,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), User Authentication, Binary Space Partitioning, Linux, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Firmware, Human-Computer Interaction, Internet Protocol, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Mobile Application Software, Linux Kernel, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Protocols, Package Development Process, Software Reliability Testing, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Signal Processing, Socket Programming, Software Engineering, System on a Chip, Network Routing, Scripting, Audio Streaming, Information Technology, Software Performance - **Published:** August 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-embedded-software-engineer-los-angeles-ca--ef8f4a2b-a609-4073-af79-6a67a84cf4c7 ## About the Role * Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering fields. * 8+ years of relevant embedded system software development experience. * Demonstrated hands-on and lead expertise designing and developing embedded firmware using embedded Linux on ARM processors, for networking, signal processing and/or wireless applications * Expertise in C programming and experience in Linux kernel driver development. * Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts. * All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES * Knowledge of and experience with different security protocols and encryption algorithms such as suite of CNSA algorithms. * Demonstrated experience with socket programming and various Internet/Ethernet protocols. * Understanding of MAC and Networking layer of a communication system. * Experience in AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC and Microchip Polarfire SoC BSP support package development. * Deep understanding of Internet Protocol Security (IPsec), network protocols, data authentication and encryption. * Linux Interrupt Service Routine development., ARM (Advanced RISC Machine), Algorithms, Apple Networks, Architectural Services, Audio Streaming, Authentication, BSP, Background Investigation, C Programming Language, Communication Systems, Computer Firmware, Computer Science, Cryptography, Cryptography Algorithms, Device Drivers, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Linux, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Ethernet, FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) 140, Government Contracts, IPsec (IP Security), Internet Protocols, Law Enforcement, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Linux Kernel Drivers, Linux Operating System, MIMO, Media Access Control (MAC), Mobile Advertising, Mobile Applications, National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP), Network Management Software, Network Protocols, Network Routing, Physical Demands, Product Demonstration, Product Testing, Public Safety, Push-To-Talk/Push-To-Media, RISC Processors, Regulatory Requirements, Reliability Testing, Routing Protocols, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Protocols, Signal Processing, Sockets, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Performance Testing, System-on-a-Chip (SoC), Testing, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Citizen, Voice Applications, Waveforms, Web Interface, Wireless Software ## Description Silvus is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer, who will report to the Director of Software Engineering on ourSoftware Engineeringteam. The successful individual in this role will participate in the development of Silvus' MANET radios and advanced research projects. This is an opportunity to work on all aspects of the system including device drivers, networking functions and services, encryption, and security features. Thisposition is based at Silvus Technologies' headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles,CA, and is on a hybrid schedule. A minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays., * Lead the architectural design and development of highly efficient low-latency embedded firmware on ARM-based SoCs (e.g., UltraScale+), and optimizing Linux-based networking stacks for wireless applications. * Implementation of the software portion of MAC (Medium Access Control) and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols. * Network management software and web interface implementation. * Implementation of different security protocols and encryption algorithms. * Audio streaming and push-to-talk voice application implementation. * Analyzing and improving product security and robustness to meet certain regulatory requirements such as NIST FIPS 140-3 and NIAP Common Criteria. * Implementation of testing software for product performance and reliability testing. * Device driver and board support package development and maintenance for both ARM and RISC-V based systems. * Linux system customization and scripting. * Perform other related duties of which the above are representative. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [The best of two worlds - Bringing enterprise-grade Linux to the vehicle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/67-the-best-of-two-worlds-bringing-enterprise-grade-linux-to-the-vehicle) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools)