Senior Cyber Software Engineer

Persistent Systems

USonsite$179k-$228k/yrPosted Jun 23, 2026
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Skills

c++

About the role

Job Description & Responsibilities:

Persistent Systems is seeking a Senior Cyber Software Engineer with extensive experience developing software (C/C++) in a Linux environment. You will be responsible for working with a team of engineers in the development and implementation of a wide range of low-level embedded software, hardware development and the development of application software running on the Wave Relay® network. This position provides the opportunity to develop technology that enables our customers to solve their most difficult networking problems.

Position Responsibilities

Developing and implementing a wide range of low-level embedded software (including device driver, Linux kernel modules, network stack development, porting existing software to new embedded platforms, and other low-level programming activities), hardware development, as well as the development of application software running on the Wave Relay® network

Developing software security solutions for our Wave Relay networking products

Cross-platform implementation of software security components targeting Linux OS

Socket programming

Creating Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) frameworks within our networking products

Programming OpenSSL frameworks in C for our Wave relay networking products

Job Qualifications & Experience :

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent

5 years of C/C++ programming experience in a Linux environment

Product development experience

Deep knowledge of Wireless Networking specific to layer 2

OpenSSL programming experience in C

Experience with Linux driver (e.g., wireless, network stack), Linux kernel, and kernel module development

Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) development

Must have the ability to obtain a United States security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

FIPS validation experience

A deep understanding of open-source VPN software

Experience with cryptography related development

Experience with shell scripting, network application development, distributed systems, and network protocol development

United States security clearance

The base pay for this role can vary from $179,000 to $228,000 a year based on individual qualifications. Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off (sick time and vacation time); flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and pet discounts. We will accept applications on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

Company Overview :

Persistent Systems, LLC is a leading global provider of mobile networking solutions for military, first responder, government, and commercial markets. We engineer our Wave Relay® MANET and Cloud Relay™ technology to transmit voice, video, and situational awareness under the most difficult conditions. Through the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, an alliance of industry-leading companies, Persistent unites warfighters, UGVs, UAVs, sensors, cameras, and devices on a common network. Persistent was founded in 2007 and has offices in New York City, Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

Compensation

This Software Engineer role pays $179k-$228k/yr. Within typical range for software engineer roles in United States.

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