Senior Offensive Cyber Software Engineer

Inuplands; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a Distinguished Cyber Software Engineer to apply deep expertise in hardware, firmware/software, and security tooling to assess vulnerabilities and develop protective software. The role emphasizes independent work and collaboration with cross‑domain teams for red team initiatives and state‑of‑the‑art security solutions.

You will contribute to advanced security programs, shaping requirements, and delivering robust cyber software that supports national security

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's in computer science, computer engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years experience in Cybersecurity or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess hardware and software for security vulnerabilities across diverse tech stacks.
• Develop software that meets security requirements for tailor-made applications.
• Lead and collaborate with cross‑domain teams to solve complex security challenges.
• Create and refine tools to detect and exploit vulnerabilities and strengthen defenses.
• Document functionality and changes to ensure maintainability and auditability.
• Drive solutions independently, aligning with customer priorities and Draper strategy.

Skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Team player

Communication

Security mindset

Multidisciplinary

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a Distinguished Cyber Software Engineer to apply deep expertise in hardware, firmware/software, and security tooling to assess vulnerabilities and develop protective software. The role emphasizes independent work and collaboration with cross‑domain teams for red team initiatives and state‑of‑the‑art security solutions.

You will contribute to advanced security programs, shaping requirements, and delivering robust cyber software that supports national security