About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Computer Networking Products, Wireless Services, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential client is looking for a hands-on Embedded Software Engineer to develop and support an industry-leading mobile ad-hoc networking (MANET) system. You’ll work on embedded Linux platforms and contribute to system-level software that solves hard networking and security problems.

• Use C/C++ to architect, develop, and maintain software for embedded Linux hardware platforms
• Develop and enhance software running on the Wave Relay® network (network stack, backend services, cryptographic/security features, Java apps, and other low-level components)
• Implement and maintain REST/WS API integrations and UNIX socket networking code
• Write and maintain unit tests; apply dependency injection and test-driven development practices
• Participate in code reviews and collaborate across engineering and product teams to design robust solutions
• Support test, evaluation, and deployments — occasional travel to test locations, military facilities, and customer sites may be required

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years developing software in C/C++
• Experience with Java and JavaScript
• Familiarity with REST and WS APIs and UNIX socket-based networking
• Experience writing unit tests and using dependency injection
• Must have a U.S. security clearance or the ability to obtain one

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Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience with Linux kernel development
• Experience developing cryptographic software in C/C++
• Proficiency with UNIX shell scripting and SQL databases
• Experience developing for constrained or embedded hardware platforms
• Background designing or debugging network protocols and stacks

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $133,000 – $160,000 per year (range reflects experience and education)
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; paid time off; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) with company match; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and other employee perks
• Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the role is filled

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Location & Travel

• Primary location: New York, NY (local candidates preferred)
• Role is based on-site with some travel required to support testing and deployments (including customer and government/military sites)

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Security & Hiring Notes

• This position requires a U.S. security clearance or the ability to obtain one; candidates must be eligible for U.S. clearance processes
• Careertakes presents this opportunity on behalf of a confidential client. All hiring decisions are made by the confidential client.

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About the Confidential Client

Confidential client is a communications technology organization focused on secure Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) systems (Wave Relay®). The team designs protocols and embedded/networking software to deliver reliable data, video, and voice communications in demanding, unpredictable environments across commercial, government, and industrial markets.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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