Senior Software Reverse Engineer at STR

Woburn, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Cybersecurity, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance required, with U.S. citizenship required
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field. (Master’s Degree or PhD with equivalent work experience may also be considered)
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Experience with binary analysis of software/firmware
Experience with disassembly tools, such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra
Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C/C++, Python, etc
Proficiency in one or more Assembly Languages: x86, ARM, etc
General understanding of reverse engineering fundamentals: memory layout, calling conventions, etc

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
Working in 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
Documenting, demonstrating, and presenting research
Solving real world problems that have an impact on national security

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

IDA ProBinary NinjaGhidraC++Pythonx86ARMReverse EngineeringBinary AnalysisExploit Development

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

The position is onsite and work must be performed onsite.

What is the salary for this Senior Software Reverse Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for this position?

Required skills include binary analysis experience, proficiency with disassembly tools like IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra, programming in C/C++ or Python, assembly languages like x86 or ARM, and understanding of reverse engineering fundamentals.

What security clearance is needed for this role?

An active Top Secret (TS) security clearance is required, along with U.S. citizenship.

What qualifications make a strong candidate for this role?

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, minimum 5 years of relevant experience, and the listed technical skills in reverse engineering are required; nice-to-haves like vulnerability research, exploit development, and embedded systems experience strengthen candidacy.

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