What Is a Cyber Reverse Engineer and How to Become One

By ZipRecruiter Marketplace Research Team

A cyber reverse engineer examines malware and software by breaking it down to pure code to better understand the potential vulnerability of a software. You also work to find out how the malware affects existing security. A cyber reverse engineer's responsibilities revolve around the design of systems and applications and how those designs can create additional vulnerability or security for the company. You test software and document your findings as a researcher to create a more secure network overall and to help beat those who are creating malicious software. Your daily job duties are mainly reading and understanding code.

Generally, cyber reverse engineers need at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field; often, a master's degree is more desirable. Beyond this educational qualification, companies may require any number of years in computer science and engineering-related fields before allowing you to apply for this position. You need to meet these basic requirements as well as be able to show skills in embedded systems software design. You must be proficient with debugging and analysis tools, and need to be able to work in a team environment and understand multiple processing languages.