Technical Product Engineering Lead (Embedded Security)

Location: Arlington, Virginia, United States; on-site work is required when needed for hardware activities.

Salary: $189,353–$245,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global develops and deploys innovative products for complex challenges and national security missions.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end system architecture and technical roadmap across hardware, FPGA, embedded firmware, and software.
• Lead architectural decisions, design trade-offs, technical planning, prioritization, and schedules.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering team members.
• Transition proof-of-concept R&D technology into operational, fieldable products.
• Develop unit, integration, and hardware-in-loop testing strategies and lead implementation.
• Reduce maintenance overhead through scalable and modular product design while engaging transition partners and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Experience as a technical lead, architect, or similar engineering leadership role across hardware, FPGA, or software disciplines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 7 years of experience with two or more of Python, C, C++, Embedded C, Rust, or Go.
• Strong Embedded Linux and Yocto-based build-system experience, including Linux kernel development.
• Experience working with FPGA and hardware teams, testing, CI/CD pipelines, and virtual machine test ranges.
• Experience deploying secure systems, applying cryptographic algorithms, and eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance up to Top Secret level. On-site work in Arlington, Virginia may be required for hardware work.

Nice to have

• Experience with secure bootloaders such as WolfBoot and digitally signed secure firmware updates.
• Hands-on PCIe experience, including device drivers, enumeration, or hardware bring-up.
• Experience shipping production software and working with validation or certification frameworks such as FIPS 140-3, NIAP, or CSfC.
• Graduate degree in a relevant technical or scientific field.
• Familiarity with post-quantum cryptographic algorithms and their application trade-offs.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave and tuition assistance.
• Professional development support.
• Competitive compensation based on skills, experience, education, geography, and organizational requirements.