Embedded Software Engineer, Senior

Job Description

Embedded Software Engineer, Senior
The Opportunity:

Bring the Cloud to the Edge-anywhere, anytime. Join us to engineer the future of secure, portable, and resilient compute for missions that can't wait. As an Edge Computing Embedded Engineer, you'll design and deploy advanced systems that thrive in the harshest environments-from tactical edge to disconnected operations.
You'll integrate CPUs, GPUs, TPUs, and FPGAs into rugged platforms, optimize AI models for real-time inference, and harden solutions against cyber and physical threats. If you're passionate about accelerators, RTOS, and zero-t
rus
t security, and want to make an impact where it matters most, this is your chance. Your work will power critical decisions for the Department of War.
Work with us to expand your tech
skills
and make a meaningful difference.
Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

2+ years of
experience
in
sof
tware
develop
ment and with embedded systems
2+ years of
experience
integrating CPUs, GPUs, TPUs, or FPGAs into edge pipelines
Experience
with zero-t
rus
t designs for isolation, hardening, and least privileged run-times, and designing packaged edge stacks that sync to the cloud but operate independently at the tactical edge
Experience
with programming languages, such as C or C++,
Rus
t, and Python
Experience
with containerization technologies, micro-service network architecture, and CI
/
CD tools, including GitLab
Experience
with Agile
met
hodology, extreme programming,
sof
tware engineering, product management, and
sof
tware products
Experience
in creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative, cross-functional team
Knowledge of
the broader ecosystem and technical environment of
sof
tware programming
Ability to
obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree
in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Nice If You Have:

2+ years of
experience
with embedded
sof
tware languages and products, such as Embedded Platforms, FreeRTOS, VxWorks, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SELinux, Ansible, Bash scripting, Make, and XML technologies
Experience
deploying optimized AI models to embedded targets
Experience
with quantization, pruning, and model tele
met
ry at the edge
Top Secret clearance
AWS IoT Core or Greengrass
Certification
, or Solutions Architect
Certification
NVIDIA Certified Professional
Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
.

Skills Assessment
As part of Booz Allen's skills first hiring process, candidates must complete the required skills assessment to ensure they meet the Basic Qualifications for this role. Candidates must complete the assessment and meet the minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process.

Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on
your
own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited
unless permission is explicitly provided
.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote
: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid
: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite
: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.