Windows OS Internals Engineer (C++) - Low-Level Security

Prosum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in San Diego is seeking an elite engineer to tackle unsolved challenges in the security industry. The role focuses on low-level Windows structures, requiring proficiency in C and C++, along with expertise in malware analysis and reverse engineering. Candidates should possess a hacker mentality, creativity in problem-solving, and experience with system instrumentation. This position offers a dynamic environment with the ability to influence technical direction and work without micromanagement.

Qualifications

• Desire to work in a dynamic field facing unsolved challenges.
• Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in undocumented areas.
• Extensive knowledge of file systems like NTFS/FAT.

Responsibilities

• Solve challenges in the security industry.
• Influence technical direction while working independently.

Skills

C and C++ on Windows

System instrumentation via callbacks, hooks, or hypervisors

Windows API, particularly lower level Nt APIs

Malware analysis and reverse engineering

Multi-threaded client/server application development

Tools

IDA

HIEW

OllyDbg

Windbg

Job description

A technology solutions provider in San Diego is seeking an elite engineer to tackle unsolved challenges in the security industry. The role focuses on low-level Windows structures, requiring proficiency in C and C++, along with expertise in malware analysis and reverse engineering. Candidates should possess a hacker mentality, creativity in problem-solving, and experience with system instrumentation. This position offers a dynamic environment with the ability to influence technical direction and work without micromanagement.