Software Engineer (Mobile Focused), Level 3 with Security Clearance

Neural Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Neural Solutions in Columbia, MD is seeking a Full Time Software Engineer specializing in Python, mobile tooling and reverse engineering to support advanced security operations.

You will design, develop, and deploy Python-based tools for mission-critical applications, perform reverse engineering across iOS and Android, and collaborate with analysts to translate operational requirements into robust software.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience developing in Python for security tooling and automation.
• Hands-on experience with mobile application development and analysis on iOS and Android.
• Demonstrated reverse engineering skills including static and dynamic analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with mobile platform internals, APIs, and security mechanisms.
• Development experience in a Linux environment.
• Experience with the Atlassian Suite (Jira/Confluence).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based tools and automation for mission-critical applications.
• Perform reverse engineering and analysis of mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms.
• Build and enhance mobile exploitation capabilities and security assessment tools.
• Collaborate with analysts to translate operational requirements into working software solutions.

Skills

Python security tooling

Mobile app development & analysis

Reverse engineering

Linux development

Jira/Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Frida

Job description

HQ | Full Time Software Engineer - Python, Mobile & Reverse Engineering

This position involves supporting advanced security operations and working with the team to design, develop, and deploy software solutions for operational requirements. You will collaborate with a diverse team of analysts and operators to ensure your solutions are effective in real-world scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based tools and automation for mission-critical applications.
• Perform reverse engineering and analysis of mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms.
• Build and enhance mobile exploitation capabilities and security assessment tools.
• Collaborate with analysts to translate operational requirements into working software solutions.

Required Skills

• Extensive experience developing in Python for security tooling and automation.
• Hands-on experience with mobile application development and analysis on iOS and Android.
• Demonstrated reverse engineering skills including static and dynamic analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with mobile platform internals, APIs, and security mechanisms.
• Development experience in a Linux environment.
• Experience with the Atlassian Suite (Jira/Confluence).

Nice to Have

• Experience with disassemblers and debuggers such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Frida.
• Knowledge of ARM architecture and mobile processor internals.
• Experience with binary analysis and exploitation techniques.
• Familiarity with mobile forensics tools and methodologies.
• Experience deploying and running open-source security tools at the agency.

Requirements

• Experience Required: 12 years with Bachelor's degree in technical field, or 13 years without degree.

Location: Columbia, MD

Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required