Senior Software Reverse Engineer

About the role

We are searching for a motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our exploitation and analysis group to start a career in Reverse Engineering. The ideal candidate will grow his/her knowledge and skills within our lab by experimenting on hardware and software in-order-to analyze and characterize these technologies.

Responsibilities

• Experiment on hardware and software to analyze and characterize technologies.
• Grow knowledge and skills through hands‑on experimentation in the lab.
• Apply reverse engineering techniques and low‑level software/hardware mechanics.
• Contribute to solving critical national problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Working knowledge of calculus‑based mathematics and physics.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in software engineering, including principles, languages, compilers, emulation, and debugging tools (C/C++, Assembly, GCC/MSVC/CLANG, Qemu, VS/GDB/Ollydbg/Windbg).
• Working knowledge of compiler mechanics, compiler optimizations, and compiler security features.
• Experience with formal technical writing.
• Interest in working with reverse engineering tools.
• Interest in working with low‑level software/hardware mechanics.
• High level desire to help the nation solve its most critical problems.
• Exhibits the characteristics of a continuous learner.
• Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience with embedded systems development (C/C++) with assembly knowledge.
• Experience with complex device development, simulation, and testing.
• Experience using software reverse engineering tools.
• Motivated self‑starter with a strong willingness to learn advanced analysis techniques.
• Willing to work alongside senior engineers to learn from experts and explore the tradecraft.

Skills

• C/C++ programming
• Assembly language
• Compilers: GCC, MSVC, CLANG
• Debuggers: VS, GDB, Ollydbg, Windbg
• Emulation/Qemu
• Reverse engineering tools
• Low‑level software/hardware mechanics
• Formal technical writing
• Compiler mechanics, optimizations, security features

Benefits

• Employee ownership
• Generous 401K
• Full health, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Educational reimbursement
• Competitive salaries
• Pleasant work environment