Senior Reverse Engineer - Embedded Security

Webster & Webster Associates; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Webster & Webster Associates in Maryland is seeking a Senior Reverse Engineer to lead security research on hardware and software integrity. You will guide engineering teams, analyze firmware, and build defensive countermeasures for mission-critical infrastructure, collaborating with elite colleagues in a technically sophisticated environment.

The role requires C/C++, Python, assembly, and hands-on use of IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja, plus willingness to travel for on-site milestones at our

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, CE, or equivalent required.
• 5+ years in software or hardware reverse engineering.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python for low-level development.
• Experience with IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja.

Responsibilities

• Lead reverse engineering cycles and mentor teams for high-impact projects.
• Perform static and dynamic analysis of firmware and hardware software.
• Design exploits to validate security gaps and demonstrate risks.
• Develop security solutions to detect and thwart threats in real-time.
• Create automated vulnerability discovery frameworks for low-level code.
• Report findings and travel to support milestones and hardware analysis.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Assembly languages

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

Job description

Senior Reverse Engineer - Embedded Security

An innovative technology company is seeking a Senior Reverse Engineer. In this role, you will lead interesting and complex security research initiatives focusing on hardware and software integrity. You will collaborate with other elite engineers to identify firmware-based vulnerabilities and build defensive countermeasures for mission-critical infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge protection mechanisms for global systems while working in a collaborative and technically sophisticated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and mentor engineering teams through complex reverse engineering cycles to ensure high-impact project delivery
• Perform deep-dive static and dynamic analysis to identify flaws in hardware-interfacing software and firmware
• Design sophisticated exploits to validate security gaps, demonstrating risks like privilege escalation or unauthorized code execution
• Architect and implement robust security solutions designed to detect and thwart advanced persistent threats in real-time
• Engineer custom software frameworks to automate the identification of vulnerabilities within low-level codebases
• Navigate ambiguous technical challenges to advance the state of the art in system-wide security architectures
• Provide expert reporting and occasional travel to support on-site project milestones and hardware analysis
• Communicate highly technical findings to internal stakeholders and external partners through detailed documentation
• Participate in hands-on hardware testing and project execution requiring physical presence at our specialized facilities

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of professional experience in software or hardware reverse engineering
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python for low-level development
• Expertise in assembly languages such as ARM, MIPS, or x86
• Experience with IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja equivalent
• Curiosity and high self-initiative in a research-heavy environment
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers
• Familiarity with firmware security, hardware-software interfaces such as I2C, UART, SPI
• Active security clearance preferred or the ability to obtain one

If you are a results-driven professional who thrives on the challenge of identifying vulnerabilities and is ready to take full ownership of mission-critical security research, we want to hear from you.

• Location: Maryland / Washington, DC / Northern Virginia, USA
• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Location Type: Onsite
• Relocation: Yes
• Compensation: $150,000-$250,000 depending upon experience
• Job ID: JO-2603-137301