Cybersecurity Software Engineer - Research & Defense

Peraton Labs; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton Labs is seeking researchers with strong software development and cybersecurity expertise to tackle challenging government- and industry-facing problems. The role spans program analysis, malware reverse engineering, resilient networking, and software-defined networking for cyber defense.

Candidates should combine hands-on coding skills with systems-level understanding and a track record in fast-paced research environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related scientific/engineering discipline.
• 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD.
• Ability and desire to quickly acquire knowledge of new subject matter areas.
• Expertise in one or more of: C, C++, Java, Python, Go, or similar languages.
• Working knowledge of Linux, MacOS, Windows, and mobile operating systems, platforms and internals.
• Working knowledge of modern computer networking technologies.
• Working knowledge of modern development practices and toolsets (Git, subversion, CI/CD toolchains).
• US citizenship
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI

Responsibilities

• (No explicit responsibilities listed in the HTML beyond capabilities and domains; none provided)

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

Go

Linux/macOS/Windows

Networking

Git/CI/CD

US citizenship

Active TS/SCI clearance

Education

BS in CS/EE or related

MS in related field

Tools

GHIDRA

IDA

Binary Ninja

Angr

Job description

Peraton Labs is seeking researchers with strong software development and cybersecurity expertise to tackle challenging government- and industry-facing problems. The role spans program analysis, malware reverse engineering, resilient networking, and software-defined networking for cyber defense.

Candidates should combine hands-on coding skills with systems-level understanding and a track record in fast-paced research environments.