Senior Cyber Software Engineer - RE & Exploit Tools

Medium; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a self-motivated Cyber Software Developer to tackle challenging cyber problems for national security. You will design, develop, and deliver cyber tools using C/C++, Python, and JavaScript, with reverse engineering and vulnerability research responsibilities.

Senior automation, mentoring, and collaboration with researchers are core parts of the role. You will work on both defensive and offensive cyber capabilities, contribute to toolchains, and participate in code

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cyber software development.
• Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance.
• 3+ years of experience in contemporary programming languages including C, C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, and Swift.
• 3+ years of experience developing cyber tools, exploits, or operational software for offensive or defensive missions.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, OllyDbg, Jeb, Frida, or Windbg.
• 3+ years of experience analyzing iOS, Android, Windows, or embedded applications and OS kernel modules.
• Deep understanding of operating system internals, memory management, and low-level systems programming.
• Experience with modern software development practices including version control (Git), CI/CD, and automated testing.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy production-quality cyber tools and software capabilities to meet mission-critical customer requirements.
• Apply expertise in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and exploit development to guide high-level software design decisions.
• Build and maintain operational tooling that supports both defensive and offensive cyber missions.
• Collaborate with researchers, analysts, and stakeholders to translate complex research findings into functional, scalable software.
• Implement proactive feedback mechanisms and iterative development practices to manage and exceed customer expectations.
• Lead code reviews, maintain high coding standards, and ensure software quality through rigorous testing and documentation.
• Synthesize creative technical solutions from diverse operational and technical information sources.
• Identify and communicate operational requirements with internal and external stakeholders to align technical output with mission goals.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Java

JavaScript

Swift

Reverse engineering

Vulnerability research

Operating systems internals

Git/CI-CD/Automated testing

Strong communication

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

OllyDbg

Frida

Windbg

Jeb

Job description

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a self-motivated Cyber Software Developer to tackle challenging cyber problems for national security. You will design, develop, and deliver cyber tools using C/C++, Python, and JavaScript, with reverse engineering and vulnerability research responsibilities.

Senior automation, mentoring, and collaboration with researchers are core parts of the role. You will work on both defensive and offensive cyber capabilities, contribute to toolchains, and participate in code