Software Reverse Engineer
$112,000–$154,000 year
On-site · Woburn, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
The Software Reverse Engineer will focus on reverse engineering complex software and firmware, developing automated tools for binary analysis, and creating innovative cybersecurity solutions. Key responsibilities include vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, and documentation of research findings. Candidates must have experience in binary analysis, proficiency in programming and assembly languages, and a solid understanding of reverse engineering principles. A Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in relevant fields is required, along with an Active Top Secret security clearance.
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field (or equivalent work experience)
- Experience with binary analysis of software/firmware
- Experience with disassembly tools, such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C/C++, Python, etc.
- Proficiency in one or more Assembly Languages: x86, ARM, etc.
- General understanding of reverse engineering fundamentals: memory layout, calling conventions, etc.
Desired Qualifications
- Vulnerability research and analysis
- Knowledge of weaponizing discovered vulnerabilities into exploits
- Implant or software patch development
- Familiarity with binary emulation or vulnerability research, including tools such as QEMU or AFL++
- Experience with DSP architectures, such as Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, NXP, or Analog Devices
- Knowledge of operating system internals including memory/process/thread management
- Embedded systems or firmware analysis
- Experience development custom emulation tools to enable dynamic analysis
- Disassembler/decompiler module development
- Experience analyzing and reconstructing code/data flow
- Automated reverse engineering or software analysis tool development
- Experience debugging software without source code
- Knowledge of binary file structures and formats
- Experience analyzing protocols or message structures
- Knowledge of anti-reverse engineering techniques
- Knowledge of intrusion detection and anti-malware systems and techniques
Additional Requirements
- This position requires U.S. citizenship for the Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance.
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