Lead Reverse Engineer — Onsite, TS Clearance

STR

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 204,000 - 284,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

STR is seeking a Principal Software Reverse Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team focused on vulnerabilities in cyber-physical systems. The role targets national security impact, with onsite work and a requirement for a Top Secret clearance.

Expect leadership across reverse engineering, tool development, exploit work, and technical marketing to customers. Candidates should have a CS/CE/Cybersecurity degree with extensive relevant experience and strong skills in assembly, C/C++, Python, and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Cybersecurity or related field with 15+ years of relevant experience or MS/PhD with equivalent experience.
  • Substantial experience leading technical teams on advanced reverse engineering and exploitation programs.
  • Experience with binary analysis of software/firmware.
  • Proficiency in x86 and ARM assembly; proficiency in C/C++, Python.

Responsibilities

  • Reverse engineer complex software or firmware targets across Windows/Linux binaries and embedded firmware.
  • Develop and apply automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools.
  • Lead multi-discipline teams to tackle challenging cybersecurity problems.
  • Perform vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, and mitigation on complex targets.
  • Document, demonstrate, and present research to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Reverse engineering
Binary analysis
Disassembly tools
x86 assembly
ARM assembly
C/C++
Python
Exploit development
Vulnerability research
Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

IDA Pro
Binary Ninja
Ghidra
QEMU
AFL++

Job description

STR is seeking a Principal Software Reverse Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team focused on vulnerabilities in cyber-physical systems. The role targets national security impact, with onsite work and a requirement for a Top Secret clearance.

Expect leadership across reverse engineering, tool development, exploit work, and technical marketing to customers. Candidates should have a CS/CE/Cybersecurity degree with extensive relevant experience and strong skills in assembly, C/C++, Python, and

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