Offensive Software Engineer w/FSP

About the role

Love figuring out how software works—and where it breaks? Cleared2Hire is recruiting a Junior Software Engineer for a role that combines software development, reverse engineering, and vulnerability research. You’ll investigate complex systems, uncover security weaknesses, and turn technical findings into capabilities that support specialized cyber missions. 📍 Columbia, MD. If you enjoy digging beneath the surface of software and solving challenging technical problems, let’s connect.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer software using Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or GDB.
• Research vulnerabilities, including memory corruption bugs, logic flaws, and previously unknown weaknesses.
• Develop high-performance software in C, C++, Python, or Assembly.
• Build and deploy capabilities in cloud-native environments.
• Translate research findings into practical tools and support time-sensitive mission needs.

Requirements

• Strong programming skills in C, C++, Python, or Assembly.
• Hands-on experience with binary analysis, disassembly, and decompilation.
• Experience identifying and investigating software vulnerabilities.
• Practical experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, or Kubernetes.

Skills

• Windows, Linux, iOS, or Android internals.
• Kernel-mode debugging and low-level system analysis.
• CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and automated testing.
• Technical support for operational cyber missions.

Pay

$154,000–$182,000