Linux Embedded Software Engineer
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering is required.
- At least four years of direct professional experience developing embedded software in C is required.
- A good working knowledge of hardware in embedded systems is required.
- Experience coding to industry and company standards and producing corresponding documentation is required.
- Familiarity with embedded development tools and environments is required.
- Develop C/C++ for microcontroller, Linux, and/or Android embedded systems.
- Work with an embedded engineering team on projects integrating hardware security into IoT devices in a cloud environment.
- Participate in all stages of design, development, and testing of libraries supporting hardware security devices.
- Create and evaluate software requirements to meet overall system requirements.
- Experience with Snapdragon TEE.
- Experience with smart cards or secure elements.
- Experience with Golang.
- Experience with NXP SE050.
- Automotive experience.
- Experience with Yocto.
- Linux build experience.
About the company
Privafy provides cybersecurity for data in motion across networks, devices, and the cloud, delivered as a cloud-native security stack sold on a subscription basis to carriers, IoT providers, and enterprises. Data is routed through Privafy’s cloud-native stack, which replaces traditional security systems with an integrated service that protects data in transit and mitigates threats. The company differentiates itself by focusing on data-in-motion security delivered as a managed cloud service for telecoms and IoT, using patented protections to simplify deployment and lower costs. Its goal is to offer a scalable, easy-to-deploy security layer that continuously protects data in motion and generates recurring revenue through subscriptions.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$35.1M
Headquarters
Burlington, Massachusetts
Founded
2019
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Privafy posted active hiring on SmartRecruiters in July 2026 for embedded engineers.
- Privafy updated its website and pricing pages in August 2026, showing ongoing commercial activity.
- A 2021 JV announcement and Saudi kingdom partnership expanded reach beyond U.S. channels.
What critics are saying
- Privafy’s last visible funding was $22 million in January 2020; capital looks stale.
- Public news stayed thin through 2026, signaling weak market traction and low brand recall.
- Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, and Cisco crush its crowded category; channel dependence can kill it.
What makes Privafy unique
- Privafy’s 2026 platform bundles firewall, DDoS, DLP, IDS, and SD-WAN security together.
- Privafy targets data-in-motion for mobile carriers, IoT makers, and enterprises.
- Privafy sells co-branded security-as-a-service through distributors, MSSPs, and carriers.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Domestic Partner Coverage