This option is intended for students who wish to specialize in the development of low-level software (i.e., software that interacts directly with its hardware platform), particularly the operating software for smart phones and similar mobile networked devices. This option provides students with a systems-level perspective on embedded software systems, emphasizing software engineering fundamentals, integration of hardware and software design considerations, and opportunities to specialize in applications such as information security, digital control systems, and digital signal and image processing.