STR

Defense, intelligence, homeland security R&D contractor

Lead Software Reverse Engineer

Offensive Security & TestingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWoburn, MA, USA$157k - $230k

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field and at least 7 years of relevant experience are required; a master's or PhD with equivalent work experience may also be considered.
Experience with binary analysis of software or firmware is required.
Experience with disassembly tools such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra is required.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as C/C++ or Python, is required.
Proficiency in one or more assembly languages, such as x86 or ARM, is required.
A general understanding of reverse engineering fundamentals, including memory layout and calling conventions, is required.
An active Top Secret security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government.

Responsibilities

Reverse engineer complex software or firmware targets, ranging from typical Windows/Linux binaries to embedded firmware running on non-traditional computer architectures and operating systems.
Develop and apply automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools to characterize protocols, interfaces, and target-system functionality.
Develop cybersecurity solutions.
Work in multidisciplinary teams to solve challenging problems across a wide variety of technologies and develop cybersecurity solutions.
Perform vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, payload development, and exploit mitigation on varied targets.
Document, demonstrate, and present research.

Desired Qualifications

Conduct vulnerability research and analysis.
Know how to weaponize discovered vulnerabilities into exploits.
Develop implants or software patches.
Be familiar with binary emulation or vulnerability research, including tools such as QEMU or AFL++.
Have experience with DSP architectures, such as Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, NXP, or Analog Devices.
Know operating system internals, including memory, process, and thread management.
Have embedded systems or firmware analysis experience.
Have experience developing custom emulation tools to enable dynamic analysis.
Have experience developing disassembler or decompiler modules.
Have experience analyzing and reconstructing code and data flow.
Have experience developing automated reverse engineering or software analysis tools.
Have experience debugging software without source code.
Know binary file structures and formats.
Have experience analyzing protocols or message structures.
Know anti-reverse engineering techniques.
Know intrusion detection and anti-malware systems and techniques.

STR is hiring a Lead Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. Work must be performed onsite.

What you’ll do:

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

Who you are:

This position requires an Active Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field plus a minimum of 7 years relevant experience
(MS or PhD with equivalent work experience may also be considered)
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.

Nice to haves:

Vulnerability research and analysis
Knowledge of weaponizing discovered vulnerabilities into exploits
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

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $157,000 - $230,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at [email protected] and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.

About the Company

STR

Defense, intelligence, homeland security R&D contractor

STR is an employee-owned technology firm serving national security agencies with R&D, software development, and integration under large federal contracts. Its three core areas are Analytics & C2, Cybersecurity, and Sensors, delivering AI-driven decision support, digital twins of embedded systems, and software-defined RF/acoustic hardware for multi-domain operations. Notable projects include DARPA's JAWS, AI for swarming drones, and sonar spoofing DSP, showing deep defense-domain focus. Its goal is to provide deployable technologies that enhance joint all-domain operations and situational awareness, while exploring commercial uses like automated medical imaging.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: N/A
Total funding: $283M
Headquarters: Woburn, MA
Founded: 2010

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