Vulnerability Research / Reverse Engineer, Principal

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 148,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Principal Vulnerability Research / Reverse Engineer to uncover security weaknesses across hardware and software targets in a remote US-based role. The position supports manufacturing and automotive interests and contributes to advanced cyber tool development for operation-ready deployments.

Required: Bachelor's in a technical field with 10+ years’ experience; 10+ years in Python, C, C++, and x86; 5+ years in vulnerability research or tool development; strong networking; Windows

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 10+ years of experience; a Master's degree may substitute for 4 years of experience
• 10+ years of programming experience in Python, C, C++, and x86
• 5+ years of experience in vulnerability research and/or cyber tool development
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals
• Experience in Windows and Linux development environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems such as Git

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability research and reverse engineering on various hardware and software targets
• Assign tasks to support larger-scale cyber tool development
• Test and integrate cyber tools for operational use

Skills

Python

C

C++

Vuln research

Reverse engineering

x86

Networking

Windows

Linux

CI/CD

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree substituted for 4 years experience

Tools

Git

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Vulnerability Research / Reverse Engineer, Principal to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This role focuses on uncovering security weaknesses across hardware and software targets through advanced vulnerability research and reverse engineering. The position also contributes to larger cyber tool development efforts, helping ensure tools are tested, integrated, and ready for operational use. In this remote role, you will collaborate on technical execution and task coordination within a cybersecurity environment that supports manufacturing and automotive interests.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $148,300 – $266,900 annually

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability research and reverse engineering on various hardware and software targets
• Assign tasks to support larger-scale cyber tool development
• Test and integrate cyber tools for operational use

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 10+ years of experience; a Master's degree may substitute for 4 years of experience
• 10+ years of programming experience in Python, C, C++, and x86
• 5+ years of experience in vulnerability research and/or cyber tool development
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals
• Experience in both Windows and Linux development environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems such as Git

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
• Flexible work schedules to accommodate personal needs
• Life insurance coverage

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.