Reverse Engineer
SixGen, Inc.11 hours ago
Arlington, VA, USASenior / Staff+
Base Salary
$225k - $275k/yr
Responsibilities
- Reverse engineer compiled code with IDA Pro or Ghidra across multiple computing platforms.
- Identify vulnerabilities through reverse engineering.
- Develop C/C++ code in kernel and userland environments on Linux, Windows, and embedded operating systems.
- Develop Python server applications and process binary data streams.
- Reverse engineer embedded-system hardware, including black-box analysis, firmware extraction, and debugging with GDB, JTAG, or equivalent tools.
- Automate testing of tools, perform fuzzing, and use AI/ML in reverse-engineering workflows.
- Support IC, DoD, and DoJ customers.
Requirements
- Intermediate candidates must have 3+ years of relevant experience; senior candidates 6+ years; principal candidates 10+ years.
- Experience reverse engineering compiled code with IDA Pro or Ghidra.
- Proficiency in C, C++, and Python.
- Experience developing code for Linux, Windows, or embedded operating systems.
- Experience identifying vulnerabilities through reverse engineering.
- Experience with hardware and software reverse engineering.
- U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance are required.
- Preferred qualifications include embedded-systems reverse engineering, black-box analysis, firmware extraction, GDB or JTAG debugging, fuzzing, automated testing, and applying AI or machine learning to reverse-engineering workflows.
- Experience supporting IC, DoD, or DoJ customers is preferred.
Benefits
- Full-time employees receive employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for themselves and their families.
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance and basic life/AD&D insurance are provided.
- 401(k) includes a 4% employer contribution.
- Professional development reimbursement is available for training, certifications, and education.
- Flexible and remote work policies are available for most positions, though this role is based in Arlington, VA and may require five days onsite depending on the project.
- Flexible PTO and holiday schedules are offered.
About SixGen, Inc.
SixGen, Inc. provides offensive and defensive cybersecurity services and tools, including red teaming, threat emulation, reverse engineering, and cyber range design, for government and commercial clients. The company is headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland and is privately held; it was acquired by Washington Harbour Partners. Its teams support U.S. government customers such as the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and Department of Justice.