Principal Software Engineer - Military veterans preferred

Echodyne

Echodyne is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (C++/Rust with a cybersecurity focus) to design and produce radar equipment subsystems composed of Echodynes industry-leading radars. 

LOCATION: Hybrid - Kirkland, WA 

In this role, you will engage with an experienced, cross-disciplinary team to create radar systems solutions through high-performance, secure software solutions. You will work closely with colleagues to architect and build security-critical software solutions, mentor junior engineers, and play a key role in shaping the secure development practices of the team. This role demands technical leadership, deep systems knowledge, and a strong security mindset. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. As the primary cybersecurity engineer of the software team, you will lead development projects and processes in a secure software development lifecycle (SSLDC).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and optimize high-assurance software components using C++, Python, and Rust.
• Lead secure architecture design and code review processes for new and existing systems.
• Drive adoption of secure coding practices and tools across the engineering organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on threat modeling and risk assessments.
• Lead incident response investigations and provide remediation strategies for security vulnerabilities.
• Mentor and provide technical direction to mid-level and junior developers.
• Other related tasks required to fulfill the needs of the business.

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE 

• Strong expertise in C++, Python and Rust with production-level experience.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, secure software design patterns, and exploit mitigation techniques. (e.g., memory safety, access control, encryption, and secure protocols).
• Proven experience building and deploying high-performance, low-level systems or security-critical applications.
• Experience with secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC).
• Proficiency in systems-level programming, memory management, and concurrency.
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
• Familiarity with static and dynamic analysis, fuzzing, sandboxing, or reverse engineering.

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE 
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills) 

• Leadership experience in architecting secure systems or platforms.
• Prior work in zero-trust architecture, endpoint protection, cryptographic protocol implementation, or supply chain security.
• Experience integrating security practices into CI/CD workflows (DevSecOps).
• Advanced knowledge of threat modeling, code auditing, and vulnerability research.
• Experience developing secure solutions for embedded electronic RF systems (Radar, Electronic Warfare, Cellular, or other Wireless Technology).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or equivalent military / industry experience.
• 10+ years of designing, implementing, building, integrate and testing software solutions.
• Software cybersecurity architecture experience, assessing, describing and implementing new software designs using industry-standard design patterns.

Echodynes technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicants eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.  

WHAT WE OFFER 
 
The pay range for this position is $145,300 - $217,900 per year. 
 
Our comprehensive benefits package currently includes: 

• Incentive stock options 
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage benefits for employee and family members 
• Unlimited vacation, 12 paid sick days, and 9 paid holidays 
• Company paid disability, life insurance, employee assistance program and travel insurance 
• 401k Plan 

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