Senior Cyber Tool and Capability Developer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Cyber Tool and Capability Developer (Cybersecurity): Designing and developing advanced software tools for cyber operations and vulnerability research with an accent on embedded systems, binary analysis, and exploit development. Focus on driving technical solutions for national security, performing static and dynamic analysis, and providing technical leadership within a multi-disciplinary R&D environment.

Location: Onsite in Cambridge, MA or Reston, VA. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance (TS/SCI preferred).

Salary: $82,300–$220,000

Company

hirify.global is an independent, nonprofit research and development company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for national defense, space exploration, and biomedical engineering.

What you will do

• Assess hardware and software for security vulnerabilities using advanced static and dynamic analysis techniques.
• Develop custom low-level software tools and integrate them into complex embedded and non-embedded systems.
• Drive the design and development of capabilities to detect and exploit system weaknesses.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies for program-level challenges.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and provide technical leadership on complex projects.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and present technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in Cybersecurity or a related field.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, GoLang, or Rust.
• Deep understanding of operating systems (kernel/user mode) and computing architectures (x86, ARM, RISCV).
• Experience with program analysis tools such as Ghidra, IDA, Binary Ninja, or Angr.

Nice to have

• Experience building reverse engineering automation tools and analysis frameworks.
• Background in leveraging machine learning for cyber tool development.
• Proven history of business winning and leading successful proposals.
• Experience with compiler toolchain development and custom LLVM passes.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to work-life balance with workplace flexibility.
• Access to employee clubs, health and finance workshops, and social events.
• Inclusive environment focused on high-performance R&D innovation.
• Discounts to local museums and cultural activities.