Senior Software Reverse Engineer (Embedded Security)

Location: Herndon, Virginia, United States

Salary: $113,936–$163,473 USD annually

Company

hirify.global develops security products and mission-critical solutions for government customers.

What you will do

• Reverse engineer wireless and embedded systems to identify vulnerabilities and assess their security impact.
• Develop proof-of-concept exploits while maintaining organized and maintainable codebases.
• Analyze firmware, software protections, wireless protocols, and binary files to uncover security flaws.
• Build and use custom tools to analyze and manipulate software and firmware binaries.
• Collaborate with CNO developers, vulnerability researchers, and hardware engineers.
• Solve complex technical challenges without predefined solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, 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 firmware analysis, firmware rehosting with QEMU, fuzzing, exploit development, binary obfuscation, wireless protocols, file-system forensics, or fault injection.
• Active Top Secret clearance is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.

Nice to have

• Binary Ninja API or Ghidra scripting experience.
• Embedded software development with C/C++ for RTOS or Linux environments.
• Knowledge of cryptographic security, secure boot, hardware debugging, JTAG/SWD, SDR, digital signal processing, RF signal processing, or side-channel analysis.
• Client-facing technical experience.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, small-team environment working with security researchers, developers, and hardware engineers.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits and paid leave.
• Tuition assistance and professional development support.