Senior Software Researcher — TS/SCI with Polygraph

GetHired, Inc.; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EEO compliant

Job summary

Yellow Duck Technologies is seeking a cleared Senior Software Researcher to support advanced software analysis, vulnerability research, and security-focused development efforts.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a technical background in C, Python, and Assembly, plus deep knowledge of vulnerabilities and secure coding practices. Collaboration with researchers and developers will be essential to address complex challenges.

Qualifications

• Must have active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proficient in C, Python, and Assembly (ASM).
• Deep understanding of vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.
• Strong grasp of distributed architectures and protocol analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze software, systems, and architectures to identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Conduct security research and support exploit development efforts.
• Develop and test solutions to validate technical findings.
• Analyze system components, interfaces, and protocols.
• Document research findings, methodologies, and technical results.
• Collaborate with researchers and developers on complex technical challenges.

Skills

C

Python

Assembly

Vulnerability analysis

Distributed architectures

Technical documentation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Yellow Duck Technologies is seeking a cleared Senior Software Researcher to support advanced software analysis, vulnerability research, and security-focused development efforts.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a technical background in C, Python, and Assembly, plus deep knowledge of vulnerabilities and secure coding practices. Collaboration with researchers and developers will be essential to address complex challenges.