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Sr. Principal Reverse Engineering/Vulnerability Research Engineer

Clarity Innovations
Location
Remote
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Reverse Engineering / Vulnerability Research
Salary
$133,000 - $315,000
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 and 11 years of professional 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 as needed
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 such as SELinux, Seccomp, ASLR, and CFI
  • Strong understanding of dynamic analysis with gdb/gdbserver and similar tools
What the job really is

In this role, you will be part of the Security Research team, focusing on identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in various systems. Your day-to-day tasks will include performing static and dynamic analysis, developing exploits, and communicating findings with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will also mentor other security researchers and participate in vulnerability research projects from inception through multiple iterations.

Things to weigh
  • Salary range is quite broad, indicating potential variability in compensation based on experience or negotiation
  • Role requires a high level of security clearance, limiting applicant pool to US Citizens
  • Focus on national security may involve high-stakes projects and pressure
  • The position demands extensive experience and technical skills, which may be challenging for less experienced candidates
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