Principal Cyber Tool and Capability Developer

TL;DR

Principal Cyber Tool and Capability Developer (Cybersecurity): Designing and developing software tools and capabilities for cybersecurity, machine learning, and cyber tool development projects with an accent on static/dynamic analysis of firmware and software, vulnerability research, and building systems to detect and exploit weaknesses. Focus on leading complex program-level technical solutions, integrating low-level tooling across embedded and non-embedded systems, and mentoring engineers through best practices.

Company

hirify.global is an independent nonprofit R&D company delivering solutions across national security, space, and biomedical engineering.

What you will do

• Assess hardware and software for security vulnerabilities using static and dynamic analysis techniques.
• Develop and integrate low-level software tools and capabilities for tailored applications across embedded and non-embedded systems.
• Create tools and systems to detect and exploit vulnerabilities and system weaknesses.
• Perform program/system-level risk identification and develop mitigation strategies.
• Document system functionality and implemented changes; drive solutions to complex, unclear requirements.
• Serve as a cyber security SME by planning, designing, and executing large-scale technical software and hardware solutions, including mentoring.

Requirements

• Location: Onsite in Cambridge, MA or Reston, VA.
• Security clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance (existing TS/SCI preferred).
• 10–15 years of experience in cybersecurity or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.
• Expertise with contemporary program analysis methods and tools (e.g., Ghidra, IDA, Binary Ninja, Radare, Angr, debuggers, Qemu, AFL++).
• Proficiency in secure coding practices and mitigation techniques against software attack vectors.

Nice to have

• Experience building reverse engineering automation tools and analysis frameworks.
• Experience leveraging machine learning to automate cyber tool development and program analysis.
• Track record creating organization-level technical strategies and leading proposals/business winning.
• Experience proposing and executing high-risk, high-reward R&D projects and transitioning them to funded programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Work-life balance support including workplace flexibility and employee clubs (e.g., photography, yoga).
• Health and finance workshops, plus off-site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.
• Inclusive environment with equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations.

Hiring process

• Interviews and evaluation of technical fit for cyber tool development, analysis, and leadership responsibilities.
• Clearance requirements are part of the selection process; existing TS/SCI is preferred.

Salary: $95,000.00 - $245,000.00 (base salary range for US full-time role)