Senior Software Reverse Engineer
Two Six Technologies3 months ago
Herndon, VA, USASenior
Base Salary
$114k - $163k/yr
Responsibilities
- Reverse engineer wireless and embedded systems to identify vulnerabilities and assess their security impact.
- Develop proof-of-concept exploits and maintain organized, maintainable code bases.
- Analyze firmware, software protections, wireless protocols, and binaries to uncover security flaws.
- Develop and use custom tools to analyze and manipulate software and firmware binaries.
- Collaborate with CNO developers, vulnerability researchers, and hardware engineers on complex technical challenges.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proficiency with C/C++, Python, and Linux command-line environments.
- Experience with reverse engineering and vulnerability research using IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.
- Expertise in one or more areas including firmware analysis, QEMU-based firmware rehosting, fuzzing, exploit development, binary obfuscation, wireless protocols, radio signal analysis, file-system forensics, or fault-injection frameworks.
- Active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.
- Preferred qualifications include Binary Ninja API or Ghidra scripting, embedded C/C++ development for RTOS or Linux, cryptographic security, secure boot, JTAG/SWD debugging, SDR frameworks, digital signal processing, wireless security, RF signal processing, side-channel analysis, and client-facing technical experience.
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Retirement benefits and paid leave.
- Tuition assistance and professional development.
- The position is based in Herndon, Virginia, and the stated salary range is annualized.
About Two Six Technologies
Two Six Technologies builds cybersecurity, information operations, data science, and microelectronics software and hardware for U.S. national-security customers, delivering deployable products and applied R&D. Its portfolio spans secure communications, hardware security, and analytics, sold primarily through government contracts. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company’s customers have included DARPA, the Department of State, U.S. Cyber Command, and the Department of Homeland Security.