Principal Reverse Engineering/Vulnerability Research Engineer

Jobgether; United States; Remoto; USD 146.000 - 248.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Performance-based bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Income protection benefits

Professional growth resources

Competitive total rewards

Descrizione del lavoro

Jobgether seeks a Principal Reverse Engineering/Vulnerability Research Engineer in the United States. You will uncover vulnerabilities across systems, producing PoC exploits and operational capabilities.

This role blends deep research with tool development, project leadership, and mentorship, communicating findings to diverse audiences. You will mentor researchers and lead small to medium teams through project lifecycles, from planning to delivery, while collaborating with stakeholders across

Competenze

• Extensive experience in reverse engineering and static/dynamic analysis.
• Familiarity with multiple vulnerability classes and exploitation techniques.
• Proven ability to develop PoC exploits for identified vulnerabilities.

Mansioni

• Conduct vulnerability research and reverse engineering for customer requirements and research objectives.
• Perform advanced static and dynamic analysis with disassemblers, debuggers, emulators, tracers, fuzzers.
• Develop reliable PoC demonstrations and operational exploit capabilities.

Conoscenze

Reverse engineering

Static analysis

Dynamic analysis

Exploit development

Mentorship

Technical communication

Strumenti

Disassemblers

Debuggers

Emulators

Fuzzers

Descrizione del lavoro

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Reverse Engineering/Vulnerability Research Engineer based in the United States.

Join a mission-driven Security Research team working on complex cybersecurity challenges supporting national security and critical digital operations. In this principal-level role, you will uncover vulnerabilities across diverse systems through advanced reverse engineering and security analysis. You'll turn discoveries into actionable findings, proof-of-concept exploits, and operational capabilities. The position combines deep technical research with tool development, project leadership, and mentorship. You'll collaborate with experienced researchers and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is an opportunity to drive research from initial investigation through execution and delivery while helping advance security capabilities in a challenging environment.

Accountabilities

• Conduct vulnerability research and reverse engineering in support of customer requirements and research objectives.
• Perform advanced static and dynamic analysis using disassemblers, debuggers, emulators, tracers, fuzzers, and related tools.
• Develop reliable proof-of-concept demonstrations and operational exploit capabilities based on discovered vulnerabilities.
• Research and develop techniques to bypass modern exploit mitigations and security mechanisms.
• Build internal tools, automation, and research infrastructure to improve vulnerability discovery and analysis workflows.
• Perform root-cause analysis and document vulnerabilities, technical findings, and potential impacts.
• Communicate research outcomes effectively to internal and external stakeholders, adapting explanations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor security researchers and lead small to medium-sized teams throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, kickoff, execution, and delivery.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in reverse engineering and static and dynamic analysis.
• Strong familiarity with multiple vulnerability classes and exploitation techniques.
• Proficiency with security analysis tools, including disassemblers, debuggers, fuzzers, emulators, and related technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop proof-of-concept exploits for identified vulnerabilities.
• Experience researching and bypassing modern security mechanisms and exploit mitigations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience leading vulnerability research projects and managing small to medium-sized teams.
• Ability to independently initiate, plan, and advance research projects through completion.
• Location: United States; the position is described as remote.
• Compensation: National salary range of $145,900-$248,000 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on location, applicable government contract labor categories and wage rates, experience, skills, education, certifications, and role scope. The posted range does not guarantee a specific offer.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Substantial paid time off and paid holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements where possible.
• Income protection benefits.
• Resources supporting professional growth, well-being, and career development.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive total rewards package.

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