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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** CACI International Inc.
- **Location:** Florham Park, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $94,400.0 - $198,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), 4G (Telecommunication), Microsoft Windows, Assembly Language, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Linux, Internet Protocol, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Powerpc, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Technologies, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/508361a5-778d-49fe-809e-bc66a41f7c67

## About the Role

Required:
5+ years of software development experience using C, C++, Python, or similar languages
Hands-on Linux experience (boot, kernel, and user-space layers)
Demonstrated competency with at least one assembly language: MIPS, x86, PowerPC, or ARM
Solid understanding of IP networking concepts and telecommunications systems
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline

Desired:
Active TS/SCI clearance strongly preferred
Knowledge of cybersecurity, vulnerability analysis, and modern network technologies (IP, wireless, optical)
Ethical hacking experience and familiarity with reverse engineering tools
Experience with embedded system software development
Ability to apply multiple assembly languages across diverse architectures

## Description

Design, development, and testing of real-time embedded and application-level software for networked systems
Develop advanced security analysis tools, vulnerability research workflows, and software-hardening techniques
Conduct reverse engineering across Windows, Linux, mobile, and embedded platforms
Serve as a subject matter expert in key network technologies (IP/MPLS, 4G/5G, optical transport, and related areas)
Analyze and evaluate security strengths and weaknesses across diverse systems and technologies
Shape system requirements and technical direction through direct collaboration with customers
Contribute to team technical leadership


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