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They are hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer to work on vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems, leading teams to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions and addressing real-world ...
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
Arlington, VA · On-site
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
Arlington, VA · On-site
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
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Principal Software Reverse Engineer
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
Woburn, MA · On-site
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
Woburn, MA · On-site
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
Carlsbad, CA · On-site
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
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Principal Software Reverse Engineer
Carlsbad, CA · On-site
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
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Software Reverse Engineer - Aurora, CO
$78K - $236K/yr
Software Reverse Engineer Aurora, CO Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. ICR has opportunities available for experienced and motivated Software Reverse Engineers. Essential Duties and ...
Software Reverse Engineer - Aurora, CO
$78K - $236K/yr
Software Reverse Engineer Aurora, CO Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. ICR has opportunities available for experienced and motivated Software Reverse Engineers. Essential Duties and ...
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
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Principal Software Reverse Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
$142K - $194K/yr
This role is heavily focused on Windows software reverse engineering, including kernel and driver-level analysis, with additional work in Linux environments. This position requires a strong ...
$142K - $194K/yr
This role is heavily focused on Windows software reverse engineering, including kernel and driver-level analysis, with additional work in Linux environments. This position requires a strong ...
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
Arlington, VA · On-site
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
Arlington, VA · On-site
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
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Principal Software Reverse Engineer
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
Software Reverse Engineer
Columbia, MD · On-site
If you are a Software Reverse Engineer with a passion for innovation and a knack for thinking outside the box, we want you on our team. Let's tackle those cyber threats together and have a blast ...
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Software Reverse Engineer
Columbia, MD · On-site
If you are a Software Reverse Engineer with a passion for innovation and a knack for thinking outside the box, we want you on our team. Let's tackle those cyber threats together and have a blast ...
Software Reverse Engineer
Columbia, MD · On-site
If you are a Software Reverse Engineer with a passion for innovation and a knack for thinking outside the box, we want you on our team. Let's tackle those cyber threats together - and have a blast ...
Software Reverse Engineer
Columbia, MD · On-site
If you are a Software Reverse Engineer with a passion for innovation and a knack for thinking outside the box, we want you on our team. Let's tackle those cyber threats together - and have a blast ...
Software Reverse Engineer
Columbia, MD · On-site
If you are a Software Reverse Engineer with a passion for innovation and a knack for thinking outside the box, we want you on our team. Let's tackle those cyber threats together - and have a blast ...
Software Reverse Engineer
Columbia, MD · On-site
If you are a Software Reverse Engineer with a passion for innovation and a knack for thinking outside the box, we want you on our team. Let's tackle those cyber threats together - and have a blast ...
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
Arlington, VA · On-site
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
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Principal Software Reverse Engineer
Arlington, VA · On-site
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
Woburn, MA · On-site
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
Woburn, MA · On-site
$204K - $284K/yr
STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team ...
Software Reverse Engineer
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$100K - $280K/yr
Pointer Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Software Reverse Engineer to join our team of experts. In this role, you will analyze software systems to understand their architecture, functionality ...
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Software Reverse Engineer
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$100K - $280K/yr
Pointer Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Software Reverse Engineer to join our team of experts. In this role, you will analyze software systems to understand their architecture, functionality ...
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Principal Software Reverse Engineer
Melbourne, FL • On-site
Full-time
This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.
Job description
STR is a technology company focused on advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security. They are hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer to work on vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems, leading teams to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions and addressing real-world problems impacting national security.
Responsibilities:
• Reverse engineering complex software or firmware targets, ranging from typical Windows/Linux binaries to embedded firmware running non-traditional computer architectures and operating systems
• Developing and applying automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools to characterize protocols, interfaces, and functionality of target systems
• Developing innovative cybersecurity solutions
• Leading multi-discipline teams to tackle challenging problems from a wide variety of technologies to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions
• Performing vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, payload development, and exploit mitigation on a variety of challenging targets
• Technical marketing to existing and potential customers
• Technical proposal development (idea generation, writing, reviewing, editing)
• Documenting, demonstrating, and presenting research
• Solving real world problems that have an impact on national security
Qualifications:
Required:
• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance
• U.S. citizenship
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field plus a minimum of 15 years relevant experience (MS or PhD with equivalent work experience may also be considered)
• Substantial experience leading technical teams on advanced reverse engineering and exploitation programs
• Experience with binary analysis of software/firmware
• Experience with disassembly tools, such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra
• Proficiency in multiple Assembly Languages: x86, ARM, etc.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C/C++, Python, etc.
• Deep understanding of reverse engineering fundamentals
• Experience in Vulnerability research and analysis
• Knowledge of weaponizing discovered vulnerabilities into exploits
Preferred:
• Implant or software patch development
• Familiarity with binary emulation or vulnerability research, including tools such as QEMU or AFL++
• Experience with DSP architectures, such as Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, NXP, or Analog Devices.
• Knowledge of operating system internals including memory/process/thread management
• Embedded systems or firmware analysis
• Experience development custom emulation tools to enable dynamic analysis
• Disassembler/decompiler module development
• Experience analyzing and reconstructing code/data flow
• Automated reverse engineering or software analysis tool development
• Experience debugging software without source code
• Knowledge of binary file structures and formats
• Experience analyzing protocols or message structures
• Knowledge of anti-reverse engineering techniques
• Knowledge of intrusion detection and anti-malware systems and techniques
Company:
STR is built on people & technology platforms tackling tough problems in cybersecurity, distributed sensing & artificial. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Woburn, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.