Senior Cyber Software Engineer at STR

Woburn, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Defense, CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

  • Active Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related field with 5+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Strong background in C/C++ and ability to rapidly pick up other languages
  • Experience with static analysis tools and techniques
  • Solid understanding of software engineering principles and practices
  • Ability to develop engineering solutions to first-of-its-kind problems
  • Familiarity with assembly language, operating systems internals (memory/process/thread management), threading, compiler technologies (e.g., GCC, LLVM)
  • Experience with software scripting and build automation tools (e.g., bash, make)
  • Experience with build tools and dependency management (e.g., LLVM+Clang, GNU Make/CMake/pip/Gradle/Cargo)
  • General understanding of reverse engineering fundamentals: memory layout, calling conventions, etc

Responsibilities

  • Apply software engineering principles to develop robust and resilient software solutions for critical national security missions
  • Develop static analysis tools to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in software systems
  • Implement and refine fuzzing techniques to discover potential security weaknesses
  • Conduct thorough security assessments to ensure the integrity and security of operational (or soon-to-be operational) software systems

Skills

C/C++
Static Analysis Tools
Fuzzing
Assembly Language
GCC
LLVM
Bash
Make
CMake
pip
Gradle
Cargo
Reverse Engineering
Docker
Rust
GitHub Actions
Jenkins

STR

AI solutions for national security challenges

About STR

STR develops AI-driven platforms to tackle national security challenges, primarily for government agencies. Their main product, the STR infokit platform, combines data science, AI algorithms, and DevOps practices to deliver real-time insights and decision support. This platform is adaptable for various uses, including command and control systems and object recognition. STR differentiates itself by focusing on creating resilient systems that integrate artificial and human intelligence, providing clients with a significant decision-making advantage. The company's goal is to enhance safety and security through advanced technology while fostering a culture of diversity and creativity among its employees.

Woburn, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$54.9MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
AI & Machine Learning, DefenseIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Emerging AI defense startups increase competition, threatening STR's market share.
Budget cuts in defense spending may reduce STR's contracts and revenue.
Reliance on government contracts makes STR vulnerable to policy changes.

Differentiation

STR integrates AI with human intelligence for resilient decision-making systems.
The STR infokit platform offers real-time insights for command and control systems.
STR focuses on diverse perspectives to drive innovation in AI solutions.

Upsides

Growing demand for AI-driven cybersecurity solutions boosts STR's market potential.
U.S. Department of Defense invests heavily in collaborative autonomy, benefiting STR.
Increased government funding for AI R&D creates more opportunities for STR.

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