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Staff Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++, TCP/IP)

Kforce Inc.
  • Marlborough, MA
  • $180,000–$250,000
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Job Description

Kforce's client is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++, TCP/IP) in Marlborough, MA to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team developing high-speed, scalable network software for advanced communications systems. Summary: In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain software for both current and next-generation products, ensuring compliance with security and certification standards while balancing complex technical challenges. You'll work within a fast-paced, Agile environment that offers the visibility and flexibility of small, interconnected teams - backed by the resources and global reach of a large, industry-leading organization. Your contributions will play a critical role in advancing secure communications technology used worldwide. Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and integrate scalable embedded software for high-speed networking systems
  • Develop secure, reliable software solutions for cybersecurity-focused applications
  • Collaborate within an agile, multidisciplinary team to refine requirements, support system integration, and guide product certification
  • Contribute to continuous integration, automated testing, and ongoing software development processes

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • 8+ years of hands-on C/C++ programming experience in embedded systems development
  • 5+ years of experience with network software development
  • Strong proficiency in Linux operating systems, particularly in embedded environments
  • Solid understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP or IPSec
  • Knowledge of Rust programming language a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationMarlborough, MA
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$180,000–$250,000
Company Size1,000 to 1,499 employees
Year Founded1962
Websitehttp://www.kforce.com/

About Company

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

Skills

  • Accreditation Standardsunmatched
  • Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
  • Broadbandunmatched
  • C Programming Languageunmatched
  • C++ Programming Languageunmatched
  • Communication Systemsunmatched
  • Computer Engineeringunmatched
  • Computer Scienceunmatched
  • Continuous Integrationunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Embedded Softwareunmatched
  • Embedded Systemsunmatched
  • IPsec (IP Security)unmatched
  • Internet Securityunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Linux Operating Systemunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Network Protocolsunmatched
  • Network Softwareunmatched
  • Network Systemsunmatched
  • Product Documentationunmatched
  • Rust Programming Languageunmatched
  • Scalable System Developmentunmatched
  • Security Complianceunmatched
  • Short Messaging Service (SMS)unmatched
  • Software Administrationunmatched
  • Software Developmentunmatched
  • Software Engineeringunmatched
  • Software Testingunmatched
  • System Integration (SI)unmatched
  • TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)unmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Test Automationunmatched

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