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Junior Reverse Engineering/Vulnerability Research Engineer

Clarity Innovations
Location
Remote
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Reverse Engineering / Vulnerability Research
Salary
$90,000 - $218,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
  • Experience participating in CTFs, hackathons, or other cyber competitions
  • Experience with Ghidra, Binary Ninja, IDA or other reverse engineering/disassembler tools
  • Experience working in Linux fundamentals
  • Ability to read and write C and assembly languages
Nice to have
  • Currently possess a Top Secret security clearance
  • OS and kernel reverse engineering
  • Understanding of fuzzers such as AFL++ or libfuzzer
  • Understanding of common exploit mitigation mechanisms
  • Strong understanding of dynamic analysis with gdb/gdbserver
What the job really is

In this role, you will be part of the Security Research team, focusing on identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities across various systems. Your daily tasks will involve performing static and dynamic analysis, utilizing reverse engineering tools, and developing exploits based on your findings. You will also communicate your research results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and mentor fellow researchers.

Benefits
  • Salary Range: $90,000 - $218,000
Things to weigh
  • Only US Citizens are eligible for security clearances
  • The role requires strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical partners
  • The position involves working on complex national security challenges which may be high-pressure
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