Software Security Engineer (endpoint)

Job description
Job Title: Security Software Engineer
Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay Range: 150,000-225,000 (depends on experience level)
Location: Onsite in Orange County, CA

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain security-focused tooling for Linux-based and Android-enabled systems operating in constrained or embedded environments.
• Develop and support an endpoint monitoring and detection agent responsible for enforcing critical security protections across deployed devices.
• Partner with software, platform, and systems teams to translate security requirements into practical, deployable solutions.
• Create and execute test strategies that validate behavior, resilience, and reliability of security-sensitive components.
• Review code for correctness, performance, and adherence to modern secure development practices.
• Investigate emerging threats and evolving attack techniques to inform ongoing improvements to defensive tooling.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing software using one or more of the following: Go, Rust, C, or C++.
• Working knowledge of Linux internals with a strong emphasis on system security and observability.
• Experience leveraging eBPF or related mechanisms to inspect or instrument Linux behavior.
• Proven ability to profile, debug, and improve performance of low-level or system-adjacent software.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines, including use cases involving embedded or mobile platforms.
• Solid grounding in core cybersecurity concepts, including detection, monitoring, and defensive controls.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Experience designing or implementing endpoint detection and response capabilities.
• Exposure to Android application or platform-level development.
• Understanding of security standards, frameworks, or compliance-driven environments.
• Background in incident response, threat investigation, forensics, or security operations workflows.
• Strong analytical thinking skills and the ability to communicate effectively within cross-functional teams.

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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