Software Engineer (AI-Assisted Reverse Engineering Tooling)

Bytoa; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 240,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Bytoa is seeking a Software Engineer to focus on improving the tools and workflows used by reverse engineers. The role involves enabling automation and AI-assisted capabilities for reverse engineering tasks, with a focus on binary analysis, disassembly, and workflow optimization for complex software and device platforms.

You will design tooling enhancements, extend IDA Pro and Ghidra, and develop automation for common reverse engineering tasks, while collaborating with stakeholders in

Qualifications

• 12 yrs., B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional yrs. in place of B.S.
• Experience with reverse engineering tooling and workflows
• Ability to apply AI-assisted techniques to binary analysis
• Strong low-level software knowledge (assembly, memory, calling conventions)

Responsibilities

• Design and implement tooling enhancements to support reverse engineering workflows.
• Extend or integrate reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro and Ghidra.
• Develop automation for common reverse engineering tasks, including analysis and documentation.
• Apply AI-assisted techniques to binary analysis, annotation, and pattern identification.
• Support reverse engineering of Linux-based network devices and embedded platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and address real-world reverse engineering challenges.

Skills

Reverse engineering tooling experience

AI/LLM-powered tools

Low-level software concepts

Scripting / programming for RE

Linux/embedded platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Automation scripting

Job description

• Laurel, MD

Description:

Bytoa is seeking a Software Engineer to focus on improving the tools and workflows used by reverse engineers. The role involves enabling automation and AI-assisted capabilities for reverse engineering tasks, with a focus on binary analysis, disassembly, and workflow optimization for complex software and device platforms.

Salary range:

$240,000 - $270,000

Disclaimer:

Salary for this position, along with additional compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process, considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education/certifications, contract specifications, market conditions, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement tooling enhancements to support reverse engineering workflows.
• Extend or integrate reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro and Ghidra.
• Develop automation for common reverse engineering tasks, including analysis and documentation.
• Apply AI-assisted techniques to binary analysis, annotation, and pattern identification.
• Support reverse engineering of Linux-based network devices and embedded platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and address real-world reverse engineering challenges.

Skills Requirements:

• Hands-on experience with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro or Ghidra.
• Hands-on experience with AI- or LLM-powered developer tools, including chat-based interfaces or automated coding agents.
• Strong understanding of low-level software concepts (assembly, binaries, memory, calling conventions).
• Experience developing software tools, scripts, or plugins to support analysis workflows.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language commonly used in RE workflows.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience reverse engineering Linux-based network devices or embedded systems.
• Familiarity with firmware analysis, bootloaders, and networking protocols.
• Experience applying automation or AI techniques to reverse engineering tasks.
• Knowledge of Python or similar scripting languages used in RE tooling.

Experience Requirement:

12 yrs., B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional yrs. in place of B.S.

Clearance Requirement:

Active TS/SCI with a polygraph