Software Reverse Engineer (Cybersecurity)

Location: Onsite in Herndon, Virginia, United States

Salary: $112,276–$168,414 USD annually

Company

hirify.global develops and deploys products and security solutions for complex challenges, including mission-critical government and national security applications.

What you will do

• Reverse engineer wireless and embedded systems to identify vulnerabilities and assess their security impact.
• Develop maintainable proof-of-concept exploits and organize code bases using DevOps practices.
• Analyze firmware, software protections, wireless protocols, and software or firmware binaries.
• Develop and use custom tools to manipulate binaries and support vulnerability research.
• Collaborate with CNO developers, vulnerability researchers, and hardware engineers in a small-team environment.
• Solve complex technical challenges without predefined solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, 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 security 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 processing, or side-channel analysis.
• Client-facing technical experience.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, fast-paced work with a small team of security researchers and engineers.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave, tuition assistance, and professional development support.
• Competitive compensation based on experience, skills, education, location, and organizational requirements.