Senior Software Reverse Engineer — Cybersecurity Research

Socket.dev; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 204,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team researching vulnerabilities in cyber-physical systems. This onsite role requires Active Top Secret clearance and U.S.

citizenship, with a focus on national security impacts. You will lead advanced reverse engineering projects across Windows/Linux binaries and embedded firmware, develop analysis tools, and communicate findings to customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field and 15+ years of relevant experience (MS/PhD with equivalent work experience may be considered).
• Experience leading technical teams on advanced reverse engineering and exploitation programs.
• Experience with binary analysis of software/firmware.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineering complex software or firmware targets across Windows/Linux binaries and embedded firmware.
• Develop automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools to characterize protocols, interfaces, and functionality of target systems.
• Develop innovative cybersecurity solutions and lead multi-discipline teams to tackle challenging problems.
• Perform vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, payload development, and exploit mitigation on diverse targets.
• Document, demonstrate, and present research to stakeholders.

Skills

Active TS clearance

Leadership

Binary analysis

Assembly languages

C/C++

Python

Reverse engineering

Disassembly tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Cybersecurity

MS or PhD with equivalent experience considered

Tools

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

Job description

STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team researching vulnerabilities in cyber-physical systems. This onsite role requires Active Top Secret clearance and U.S.

citizenship, with a focus on national security impacts. You will lead advanced reverse engineering projects across Windows/Linux binaries and embedded firmware, develop analysis tools, and communicate findings to customers and stakeholders.