About this opportunity
Webster & Webster Associates lists this Principal Reverse Engineer opportunity in chantilly, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
An innovative technology company is seeking a Principal Reverse Engineer. In this role, you will lead interesting and complex security research initiatives focusing on hardware and software integrity. You will collaborate with other elite engineers to identify firmware-based vulnerabilities and build defensive countermeasures for mission-critical infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge protection mechanisms for global systems while working in a collaborative and technically sophisticated environment.
Key Responsibilities
Direct and mentor engineering teams through complex reverse engineering cycles to ensure high-impact project delivery
Perform deep-dive static and dynamic analysis to identify flaws in hardware-interfacing software and firmware
Design sophisticated exploits to validate security gaps, demonstrating risks like privilege escalation or unauthorized code execution
Architect and implement robust security solutions designed to detect and thwart advanced persistent threats in real-time
Engineer custom software frameworks to automate the identification of vulnerabilities within low-level codebases
Navigate ambiguous technical challenges to advance the state of the art in system-wide security architectures
Provide expert reporting and occasional travel to support on-site project milestones and hardware analysis
Communicate highly technical findings to internal stakeholders and external partners through detailed documentation
Participate in hands-on hardware testing and project execution requiring physical presence at our specialized facilities
Core Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
5+ years of professional experience in software or hardware reverse engineering
Proficiency in C/C++ and Python for low-level development
Expertise in assembly languages such as ARM, MIPS, or x86
Experience with IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja equivalent
Curiosity and high self-initiative in a research-heavy environment
Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers
Familiarity with firmware security, hardware-software interfaces such as I2C, UART, SPI
Active security clearance preferred or the ability to obtain one
If you are a results-driven professional who thrives on the challenge of identifying vulnerabilities and is ready to take full ownership of mission-critical security research, we want to hear from you. Take the next step in your professional journey by submitting your resume and a brief overview of your technical successes to Webster & Webster Associates today.
Title
Senior Reverse Engineer – Embedded Security (Principal Reverse Engineer)
Employment Type
Direct Hire
Location
Maryland / Washington, DC / Northern Virginia, USA (Onsite)
Relocation
Yes
Compensation
$150,000–$250,000 depending upon experience
Job ID
JO-
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Who can apply
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