Linux Kernel Engineer & Reverse-Engineering Specialist

REDLattice, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth

Collaborative culture

Job summary

REDLattice, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Linux Developer with strong reverse engineering capabilities to support advanced research, systems development, and threat analysis.

You will work on Linux kernel components, analyze binaries, and contribute to vulnerability research for mission-critical cybersecurity projects. The role requires deep knowledge of Linux internals, C/C++, and experience with tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, x64dbg, and Hex-Rays.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Previous experience in Linux kernel development.
• Proficient in C/C++ for systems-level programming.
• Expertise with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, x64dbg, and Hex-Rays.
• In-depth understanding of Linux internals (e.g., kernel-mode drivers, memory management, system calls, PE file format).
• Experience with kernel-mode debugging and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices and low-level exploit mitigation techniques (e.g., PatchGuard, CFG, DEP/ASLR).
• Strong understanding of malware behavior and techniques (if cybersecurity-focused).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain low-level kernel-mode components, drivers, and subsystems for Linux platforms.
• Perform reverse engineering of Linux binaries (both legitimate and malicious) to understand system behavior, exploits, or undocumented APIs.
• Conduct vulnerability research and proof-of-concept exploit development.
• Analyze crash dumps, root cause bugs, and provide kernel-level debugging and troubleshooting support.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity researchers, analysts, and software engineers to support security-focused development efforts.
• Document findings, architecture, and procedures clearly for internal teams or external clients.

Skills

Linux kernel development

C/C++ systems programming

Reverse engineering

Threat analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Computer Engineering

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

x64dbg

Hex-Rays

Job description

REDLattice, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Linux Developer with strong reverse engineering capabilities to support advanced research, systems development, and threat analysis.

You will work on Linux kernel components, analyze binaries, and contribute to vulnerability research for mission-critical cybersecurity projects. The role requires deep knowledge of Linux internals, C/C++, and experience with tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, x64dbg, and Hex-Rays.