Senior Software Engineer – LLVM/Fuzzing/Program Analysis

MexicoDev; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Minds is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support a modern analysis pipeline with compiler tooling, program analysis, fuzzing, and automation. Remote contract role in the US, full-time, with an emphasis on preparing the codebase for open-source release.

You’ll work on LLVM IR generation, metadata, and pass development, plus fuzzing harnesses and campaigns. The role requires strong C/C++ skills, LLVM experience, and Python tooling, with open-source readiness as a key objective.

Qualifications

• Strong C/C++ systems engineering.
• Hands-on LLVM IR + pass development.
• Fuzzing + sanitizers experience.
• Crash analysis + software-security fundamentals.
• Python + Git workflows.
• Microsoft ecosystem experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• LLVM IR generation and metadata work.
• LLVM pass development including IR cleanup and MMIO handling.
• Develop and run fuzzing harnesses and campaigns (libFuzzer, AFL++, Honggfuzz).
• Crash triage, deduplication and automated reporting.
• Python tooling and CI improvements.
• Contribute to open-source readiness (licensing, reproducible builds, repo migration).

Skills

C/C++ systems engineering

LLVM IR + pass development

Fuzzing

Python

Git workflows

Microsoft ecosystem

Tools

libFuzzer

AFL++

Honggfuzz

Job description

• Specific responsibilities · Detailed, concrete projects and responsibilities, including how the work is done. “You’ll work on:• LLVM IR generation + metadata• LLVM pass development (IR cleanup, MMIO handling, fuzzability improvements)• Fuzzing harnesses + campaigns (l…”
• Transparency · One of pay, hiring process or team is described. “Remote contract role. Work directly with a team preparing a major analysis pipeline for future open‑source release.”
• Stated working conditions · One working condition is stated. “Remote contract role. Work directly with a team preparing a major analysis pipeline for future open‑source release.”
• Open to adjacent experience · Some requirements are marked as optional or nice to have. “Nice to have:• Firmware/embedded (MMIO, HALs, rehosting)• CodeQL or other static‑analysis tooling• LLM/agent integration experience• CFG/SSA/dataflow backgr…”

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Original text

Quantum Minds | Senior Software Engineer – LLVM/Fuzzing/Program Analysis | Contract | REMOTE (US) | Full-TimeQuantum Minds is hiring a senior engineer to support a modern analysis pipeline involving compiler tooling, program analysis, fuzzing, and automation. The work includes preparing the codebase for future open‑source release.You’ll work on:• LLVM IR generation + metadata• LLVM pass development (IR cleanup, MMIO handling, fuzzability improvements)• Fuzzing harnesses + campaigns (libFuzzer, AFL++, Honggfuzz)• Crash triage, deduplication, automated reporting• Python tooling + CI improvements• Open‑source readiness (licensing, reproducible builds, repo migration)Requirements:• Strong C/C++ systems engineering• Hands‑on LLVM IR + pass development• Fuzzing + sanitizers experience• Crash analysis + software‑security fundamentals• Python + Git workflows• Microsoft ecosystem experience strongly preferredNice to have:• Firmware/embedded (MMIO, HALs, rehosting)• CodeQL or other static‑analysis tooling• LLM/agent integration experience• CFG/SSA/dataflow background• Open‑source contribution experienceRemote contract role. Work directly with a team preparing a major analysis pipeline for future open‑source release.