Reverse Engineer: Analyze, Debug, and Mitigate Risks

Adaptic; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Adaptic is seeking a Reverse Engineer to dive beneath the surface of software and systems, uncover vulnerabilities, and understand core mechanics to support mission needs.

You will analyze binaries, decompile code, and develop PoCs, while collaborating with cross‑functional teams in a high‑security DoD-oriented environment. Proficiency in C/C++, Python, assembly, and tools like Ghidra/IDA Pro is expected; TS/SCI with polygraph is required. Roles span multiple levels.

Qualifications

• Experience with low-level programming and assembly language.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, or similar languages.
• Experience using reverse engineering tools and techniques.
• Strong understanding of system internals (operating systems, memory, binaries).

Responsibilities

• Performing reverse engineering and debugging on software, binaries, and system components.
• Identifying software defects, vulnerabilities, and potential exploitation paths.
• Researching open-source and emerging vulnerabilities to assess system risk.
• Developing methods and techniques to determine if running software is vulnerable.
• Analyzing malicious binaries, malware, and adversary techniques.
• Supporting identification of risks and providing mitigation strategies.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support mission objectives.

Skills

Low-level programming

Assembly language

C/C++

Python

Reverse engineering tools

System internals

Networking concepts

Education

B.S. in CS/CE or equivalent

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Debuggers

Job description

Adaptic is seeking a Reverse Engineer to dive beneath the surface of software and systems, uncover vulnerabilities, and understand core mechanics to support mission needs.

You will analyze binaries, decompile code, and develop PoCs, while collaborating with cross‑functional teams in a high‑security DoD-oriented environment. Proficiency in C/C++, Python, assembly, and tools like Ghidra/IDA Pro is expected; TS/SCI with polygraph is required. Roles span multiple levels.