Software Engineer
- Salary
- $114,983 - $171,890
- Level
- Mid
- Work type
- Hybrid · Arlington
Not stated in the posting: visa.
Open. First seen 2 November 2026.
About the role
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At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.
Overview of Opportunity
Two Six Technologies is seeking a Software Engineer to research and develop next-generation technologies for mobile communications and networks. The ideal candidate will have an interest in research as well as a commitment to developing solutions for the real world. You will join a small, supportive team that values cooperation and creative spirit.
This is a hybrid role, working both remotely and at our Arlington, VA headquarters at least 3 days per week, and may involve some light travel when transitioning products.
Responsibilities:
- Actively participate in the design, build, test, and implementation phases of research programs focused on advancing technology in the areas of resilient communications, next-generation networking, security, and privacy in mobile platforms
- Become intimately familiar with all aspects of what goes on inside of today's smartphones, including the hardware, kernel, drivers, firmware, framework, and apps
- Develop the ability to identify security and privacy risks of various apps, systems, and architectures
- Design and develop custom software solutions for both prototype and production-level systems on mobile phones and other resource-constrained platforms, e.g., single-board computers
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related on the job experience.
- 3+ years of professional software development experience with C/C++
- Familiarity with standard Linux software engineering tools, e.g., git, gcc, make
- Active Top Secret (TS) clearance is required
Nice If You Have:
- Experience with Android app development or Android OS modification is strongly preferred
- Experience with network stack development, mesh networking, or tactical handheld radios
- Experience with cellular networking infrastructure, such as LTE or 5G base stations and cores
- Experience with the Rust programming language
- Practical knowledge of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography in software, such as working with OpenSSL or other cryptographic libraries
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Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.
The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.
Salary Range
$114,983—$171,890 USD
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Android · Rust
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The team: TE2 Effects - Comm Systems HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 10 open in TE2 Effects - Comm Systems. 1 was posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in March: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
Embedded Systems (10 of 10), C++ (8 of 10), Linux (8 of 10), Python (7 of 10), C (6 of 10), RTOS (4 of 10), Wireshark (3 of 10)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Senior Hardware Reverse Engineer posted Oct 2
- Lead CNO Developer - Wireless Systems posted Sep 4
- Senior CNO Developer - Wireless Systems posted Sep 4
- Principal Radio Frequency Engineer posted Aug 19
- Lead RF Systems Engineer (Tactical Comms / SDR / DSP) posted Aug 19
- Senior Embedded Software Engineer posted Aug 13
- Senior RF Systems Engineer (SDR) posted Jul 27
- Senior Software Reverse Engineer posted Jun 11
- Lead Software Reverse Engineer posted Mar 30
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