Senior Embedded Security Software Engineer (Firmware Reverse Engineering)

Location: Herndon, Virginia; onsite in the office daily

Salary: $128,873–$193,310 USD annually

Company

hirify.global builds and deploys innovative products that address complex challenges and support government customers in creating a safer global future.

What you will do

• Reverse engineer complex wireless and embedded systems and contribute to forward development.
• Perform binary and file system analysis to map undocumented target architectures.
• Configure and modify embedded binaries for firmware rehosting in custom emulation environments.
• Translate reverse-engineering insights into functional software and expand emulation capabilities.
• Make technical decisions under moderate supervision using established practices and policies.

Requirements

• Develop low-level software in C/C++ and write Python automation scripts in Linux command-line environments.
• Perform architectural reverse engineering or control-flow analysis on firmware images using Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja.
• Configure or modify embedded binaries for successful rehosting with QEMU or similar emulation frameworks.
• Hold an active Top Secret security clearance and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.
• Be able to work onsite at the Herndon, Virginia office every day.

Nice to have

• Experience with Ghidra or Binary Ninja APIs for automating binary and file system analysis.
• Knowledge of JTAG, SWD, or Software Defined Radio frameworks.
• Experience with RTOS or customized embedded Linux environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, software protection mechanisms, or binary fuzzing infrastructure.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits and paid leave.
• Tuition assistance and professional development support.
• Compensation reflects skills, experience, performance, geographic location, and organizational requirements.