Senior Software Reverse Engineer – Cybersecurity Research

STR; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 204,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

STR is seeking a Principal Software Reverse Engineer to lead research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber-physical systems. You will join a multidisciplinary team developing cutting-edge technologies with immediate impact on national security.

This onsite role requires strong leadership and hands-on reverse engineering skills. The candidate will work across Windows/Linux and embedded firmware, developing tools and exploits, and presenting findings to customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field plus a minimum of 15 years relevant experience (MS or PhD with equivalent work experience may also be considered).
• Substantial experience leading technical teams on advanced reverse engineering and exploitation programs.
• Experience with binary analysis of software/firmware.
• Experience with disassembly tools, such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.
• Proficiency in multiple Assembly Languages: x86, ARM, etc.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C/C++, Python, etc.
• Deep understanding of reverse engineering fundamentals.
• Experience in Vulnerability research and analysis.
• Knowledge of weaponizing discovered vulnerabilities into exploits.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineering complex software or firmware targets, ranging from Windows/Linux binaries to embedded firmware on non-traditional architectures.
• Developing and applying automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools to characterize protocols, interfaces, and functionality of target systems.
• Developing innovative cybersecurity solutions.
• Leading multi-discipline teams to tackle challenging problems to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions.
• Performing vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, payload development, and exploit mitigation on a variety of targets.
• Technical marketing to existing and potential customers.
• Technical proposal development (idea generation, writing, reviewing, editing).
• Documenting, demonstrating, and presenting research.
• Solving real world problems that have an impact on national security.

Skills

Reverse engineering

Binary analysis

Assembly languages

Disassembly tools

C/C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity

MS or PhD with equivalent work experience

Tools

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

QEMU

Job description

STR is seeking a Principal Software Reverse Engineer to lead research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber-physical systems. You will join a multidisciplinary team developing cutting-edge technologies with immediate impact on national security.

This onsite role requires strong leadership and hands-on reverse engineering skills. The candidate will work across Windows/Linux and embedded firmware, developing tools and exploits, and presenting findings to customers and stakeholders.