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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Yubico
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Software Applications, Computing Platforms, Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, File Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, Github, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Data Logging, Software Application Programming, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-embedded-engineer-yubico-inc-8346122

## About the Role

* Bachelor or MS in Computer Science or a relevant technical discipline or equivalent experience, including 5+ years of software engineering experience
 * Experience with developing embedded software or firmware
 * Familiarity with either Windows or Linux system internals and services, such as synchronization primitives, efficient file system access, and logging facilities
 * Proven experience building software using C/C++ and is comfortable with bit manipulation and binary arithmetic

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience building applications that leverage background services and tasks
 * Some experience building desktop applications on Windows

## Description

Yubico is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is innovative and has a passion for creating software to drive new custom hardware platforms. In this role, you will be part of the team that brings new ideas from prototypes to production applications that would leverage our YubiKey devices. Our team is focused on building integrations between software platforms and the YubiKey, as well as building out our own internal tools that are used during the YubiKey manufacturing process.

The team leverages a variety of tools, including GitHub for source management and review, Jira for task management, and Confluence for internal documentation. In this role, you will write software primarily in C/C++ using the IDE of your choice.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

 * Experiment, create prototypes and refine your work based on user feedback, industry standards, and business needs
 * Work collaboratively across functions with our Product Management, Hardware, and Production teams
 * Hone your skills in designing and developing compelling experiences using native and cross-platform technologies
 * Have an opportunity to develop your skills for working with embedded hardware platforms


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