Cyber Software Engineer

Roke Manor Research Limited; Lower Ratley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider in National Security is seeking a talented software engineer to develop and secure systems. You will work on cutting-edge solutions involving AI, Cloud, and Cyber technologies, tackling complex problems in an innovative environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in software engineering, experience in reverse engineering, and proficiency in multiple programming languages. This role offers a unique working environment in a manor house setting with excellent benefits, such as an on-site gym.

Benefits

On-site gym

Ample parking

Picturesque surroundings

Qualifications

• Experience in software analysis and reverse engineering of compiled or interpreted code.
• Knowledge of operating systems and firmware internals.
• Experience in engineering software from design to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Make, break, assure, and secure systems across various projects.
• Work on technology solutions, including AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, and DevOps/SRE.
• Collaborate to engineer solutions and construct robust testing pipelines.

Skills

Software analysis

Reverse engineering

Agile delivery methods

Tested and testable code

Programming languages proficiency (C, C++, Java, C#)

Scripting languages (Python, Bash, Powershell, Groovy)

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

AWS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Make, break, assure, and secure systems across a variety of projects.
• Work on leading-edge technology solutions, including AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, and DevOps/SRE.
• Tackle complex problems requiring research and experimentation to identify feasible solutions.
• Collaborate with talented teams to engineer solutions and construct robust testing pipelines.
• Integrate solutions with upstream services and oversee their deployment to operational use.
• Engage directly with clients throughout the process, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

Technologies

• AI
• ARM
• AWS
• Bash
• C#
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Firmware
• Groovy
• Hardware
• Java
• PowerShell
• Python
• Security
• Android
• IoT
• Linux
• Spring
• Windows

More: We are a growing and highly trusted supplier in the National Security domain, delivering mission‑critical solutions that help keep the nation safe, secure, and prosperous. Our Romsey site, located in the beautiful Hampshire countryside, offers a unique working environment in a manor house setting with ample parking, an on‑site gym, and picturesque surroundings. We pride ourselves on our 60‑year heritage and our commitment to innovative technologies in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI/ML. We value diverse backgrounds and provide our team with the tools and freedom to make a significant impact.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in software analysis and reverse engineering of compiled or interpreted code that could be obfuscated or defensively structured, for x86/x64 or ARM architectures.
• Knowledge of operating systems and/or firmware internals, security architectures, and hardware abstraction.
• Experience in engineering software from design to delivery in modern IDEs and languages, using Agile delivery methods.
• Ability to create tested and testable code and integrate with automated verification systems, CI and CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro or Ghidra.
• Proficiency in programming languages including C, C++, Java, or C# for solution creation.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Powershell, or Groovy for prototyping and tool‑making.
• Understanding of AI and ML models and their application is beneficial.
• Experience with cloud technologies, including AWS, is advantageous.
• Familiarity with virtualization, emulation, and containerization is a plus.