Security Researcher - Binary Analysis & Fuzzing

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a talented computer science graduate to work at the intersection of software security and binary analysis. The role involves designing and implementing new techniques to analyze security of emerging technologies.

This is a grant-funded position subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s in Computer Science or a related field and have strong C/C++ skills and understanding of formal methods.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Strong understanding of formal methods and low-level programming languages.
• Solid knowledge of computer architecture and operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement techniques for security analysis of emerging technologies.

Skills

Low-level programming languages (C/C++)

Formal methods

Embedded systems

Computer architecture

Operating systems

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a talented computer science graduate to work at the intersection of software security and binary analysis. The role involves designing and implementing new techniques to analyze security of emerging technologies.

This is a grant-funded position subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s in Computer Science or a related field and have strong C/C++ skills and understanding of formal methods.