Principal Software Reverse Engineer

STR

Location

Woburn, MA

Posted

12 days ago

Department

Innovative Mission Solutions (IMS)

Salary

$204,000 - $284,000

What they actually want (must-haves)

Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field
Minimum of 15 years relevant experience
Substantial experience leading technical teams on advanced reverse engineering and exploitation programs
Experience with binary analysis of software/firmware
Experience with disassembly tools, such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra

Nice to have

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

What the job really is

The Principal Software Reverse Engineer will work on reverse engineering complex software and firmware, developing automated tools for binary analysis, and creating innovative cybersecurity solutions. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, performing vulnerability research, and engaging in technical marketing and proposal development, all while addressing challenges that impact national security.

Benefits

Full-Time Salary Range: $204,000 - $284,000

Things to weigh

Work must be performed onsite
Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance required
Salary range is based on external market data and may vary based on individual factors
Position involves significant responsibility and impact on national security

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