Research Software Engineer

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Research Software Engineer to research and develop next-generation technologies for mobile communications and networks. The ideal candidate will have an interest in research as well as a commitment to developing solutions for the real world. You will join a small, supportive team that values cooperation and creative spirit.

This is a hybrid role, working both remotely and at either our Arlington, VA or Herndon, VA office at least 3 days per week, and may involve some light travel when transitioning products.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the design, build, test, and implementation phases of research programs focused on advancing technology in the areas of resilient communications, next-generation networking, security, and privacy in mobile platforms
• Become intimately familiar with all aspects of what goes on inside of today's smartphones, including the hardware, kernel, drivers, firmware, framework, and apps
• Develop the ability to identify security and privacy risks of various apps, systems, and architectures
• Design and develop custom software solutions for both prototype and production-level systems on mobile phones and other resource-constrained platforms, e.g., single-board computers
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related on the job experience.
• 1+ years of professional software development experience with C/C++ or Rust
• Familiarity with standard Linux software engineering tools, e.g., git, gcc, make
• Active Top Secret clearance is required
  
  

Nice If You Have

• Experience with Android app development or Android OS modification
• Experience with network stack development, mesh networking, or tactical handheld radios
• Experience with the Rust programming language
• Practical knowledge of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography in software, such as working with OpenSSL or other cryptographic libraries
• Knowledge of cryptographic systems for vulnerabilities and attack vectors including security proofs, cryptanalysis techniques, and side-channel attacks
  
  

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Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.

The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Salary Range

$76,500—$155,100 USD

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At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.