Lead Reverse Engineering & Vulnerability Research Engineer

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Income protection

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a senior cybersecurity researcher to conduct vulnerability research and reverse engineering across diverse systems. You will work on complex security challenges and contribute to national security-focused projects.

You will develop proof-of-concept exploits to bypass modern mitigations and lead research efforts while mentoring junior team members. The role offers flexible work arrangements and performance-based bonuses in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in reverse engineering and static/dynamic analysis.
• Proficiency with disassemblers, debuggers, fuzzers, and emulators.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead small teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability research and reverse engineering across diverse systems.
• Develop proof-of-concept exploits and bypass modern security mitigations.
• Lead research projects and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Reverse engineering

Static/dynamic analysis

Disassemblers

Debuggers

Fuzzers

Emulators

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Disassemblers

Debuggers

Fuzzers

Emulators

Job description

Confidential is seeking a senior cybersecurity researcher to conduct vulnerability research and reverse engineering across diverse systems. You will work on complex security challenges and contribute to national security-focused projects.

You will develop proof-of-concept exploits to bypass modern mitigations and lead research efforts while mentoring junior team members. The role offers flexible work arrangements and performance-based bonuses in a mission-driven environment.