Senior HW + SW Reverse Engineer

Proven Recruiting; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Proven Recruiting in the United States seeks a Senior HW+SW Reverse Engineer to protect embedded systems. The role blends hands-on hardware/software reverse engineering with research-led development in a hybrid setup in Northern VA.

You will lead efforts to identify vulnerabilities, develop exploits and PoCs, and build automation for testing infrastructure, with a competitive compensation package including bonus and equity opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hardware and software reverse engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of embedded firmware and low-level hardware interaction.
• TS clearance or Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS.

Responsibilities

• Lead reverse engineering efforts on embedded hardware and software.
• Identify vulnerabilities through analysis techniques such as static, dynamic, and side-channel attacks.
• Develop exploits, proof-of-concept attacks, and defensive security solutions.
• Build automation tools for vulnerability detection and testing infrastructure.

Skills

Reverse engineering

Embedded systems

Security clearance

Job description

Senior HW + SW Reverse Engineer - Northern VA - $150,000-$250,000 + Bonus + Equity

Are you passionate about embedded security and reverse engineering hardware and software? Join a pioneering team at a leading firm dedicated to protecting embedded systems across critical industries. Enjoy the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with an innovative, well-funded organization that values research, development, and collaboration.

Who you are:

• 2+ years of experience in hardware and software reverse engineering
• Strong understanding of embedded firmware and low-level hardware interaction
• TS clearance or Secret clearance with ability to get TS
• Curious, self-motivated, and capable of navigating ambiguity

What you’ll do:

• Lead reverse engineering efforts on embedded hardware and software
• Identify vulnerabilities through analysis techniques such as static, dynamic, and side-channel attacks
• Develop exploits, proof-of-concept attacks, and defensive security solutions
• Build automation tools for vulnerability detection and testing infrastructure

Why work here:

• Competitive salary, bonus, and equity opportunities
• Flexible remote work with about 3 days/week onsite in Northern VA
• Access to advanced hardware tools and research equipment in a dynamic environment
• Opportunity to lead impactful research and security projects in embedded systems

What does this position pay?

Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and education. If provided: The expected range for this role is $150,000–$250,000 per year. Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.