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 Lead 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 our Arlington, VA headquarters at least 2-3 days per week, and may involve some light travel when transitioning products.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, EE, or related field, or on-the-job experience.
- 5+ years of professional software development experience with C/C++.
- Familiarity with standard Linux software engineering tools, e.g., git, gcc, make.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance.
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 wireless (NFC/Bluetooth/802.11/LTE) protocols and hardware.
- Experience with the Rust programming language.
- An active DoD clearance (Secret or above).
- Experience with Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or other containerization tools.
Clearance Qualifications:
- Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance up to TS/SCI.