+ **Job Title: Software Design Engineer 3** + **Location Requirement: Hybrid – Building 86, Puget Sound, WA** + **Duration: 6 months** + **Onsite Requirement: 3–4 days per week onsite** + **Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week (No OT)** + **Pay Rate Range: $50 to $55** **Role Summary** **The Software Engineer will design, develop, implement, test, and maintain complex software and firmware components supporting Windows hardware security. This includes working on low-level system software, security processors, encryption/decryption mechanisms, and major enhancements to existing systems.** **Key Responsibilities** + **Fine-tune and enhance sophisticated software implementation projects** + **Gather and analyze system requirements and document specifications** + **Develop software solutions aligned with security and client needs** + **Review enhancement requests and technical specifications** + **Implement and customize system software** + **Prepare detailed software specifications and test plans** + **Code new programs and create test data** + **Modify existing programs to meet new standards** + **Conduct unit testing on new and legacy systems** + **Create migration packages for system, user, and implementation testing** + **Perform quality assurance reviews** + **Execute post-implementation validation and resolve defects** **Candidate Requirements** **Disqualifiers** + **Candidates without all required hard skills will not be eligible** **Best vs. Average Candidate** **Ideal candidate background includes:** + **Direct experience in hardware security** + **Strong experience with:** + **Windows low-level code** + **Firmware development** + **Encryption/decryption software** + **OS and driver-level security development** **Required Qualifications** + **Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field** + **5–7 years of professional experience** + **Strong foundation in:** + **Data structures** + **Algorithms** + **Software design** + **Experience designing and developing large systems software** + **In-depth troubleshooting and unit testing experience with both new and legacy systems** + **Strong programming experience with proven problem diagnosis and resolution skills** **Top 3 Must-Have Hard Skills (5+ Years Each)** 1. **Security Knowledge** 2. **Hardware security** 3. **Boot security** 4. **TPM** 5. **Trusted platform security** 6. **Cryptography** 7. **Encryption and decryption software development** 8. **Low-Level Windows Systems** 9. **Firmware development** 10. **Windows OS internals** 11. **Driver-level understanding** If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:** **Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.