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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Offensive Cyber Engineer - **Company:** Cryptic Vector - **Location:** Miamisburg, OH, United States - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), X86 Architecture, Assembly Language, Unit Testing, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, E2e Testing, Reverse Engineering, Wireshark, Rust (Programming Language), Information Technology, IDA Pro, Hardware Infrastructure, Decoding, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** July 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bb6c46a5bcabf028 ## About the Role As an Offensive Cyber Engineer, you'll dive deep into reverse engineering and vulnerability research on software and firmware, turning raw binaries into actionable intelligence and building exploits and capabilities that perform under real-world pressure. You will systematically deconstruct complex code to reveal its inner workings, uncover hidden behaviors, and identify exploitable flaws. You'll also design and develop post-exploitation effects and implants that are robust, stealthy, and engineered to resist both forensic scrutiny and active countermeasures. This is work that demands deep technical fluency, creative problem-solving, and the ability to build solutions that hold up when everything is on the line. If you're motivated by conquering tough challenges and having your expertise translate into high-impact results, this role is for you!, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field * Strong programming skills in C, Assembly, and Python * Extensive experience with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, and Wireshark * Proficiency with x86 architecture, or other modern architecture, and Hex editors * Ability to interface with hardware, including connecting probes to traces, using logic analyzers, and decoding hardware signals * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively in analyzing software and hardware components * Meticulous attention to detail, especially when dealing with complex codebases and hardware systems * Priority will be given to candidates with an active Top Secret (TS) clearance. Ability to obtain and maintain a TS clearance is required. Preferred Qualifications * Experience working with embedded systems or IoT devices * Familiarity with other assembly languages beyond x86 (e.g., ARM) * Knowledge of network protocols and cybersecurity principles ## Description * Reverse Engineering (RE) of software/firmware, Vulnerability Research (VR), exploit development/productization * Deconstruct and analyze software/firmware to understand its structure, functionality, and behavior * Design/develop post-exploitation effects in software/firmware, which can withstand scrutiny and attack * Design/develop secure, reliable, software-based communication solutions * Design/develop stealth solutions * Employ industry-standard tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, Wireshark, and Hex editors (e.g., Hex Workshop) to reverse engineer software components * Develop scripts and tools in C, Assembly, Rust, and Python to automate and enhance reverse engineering processes * Collaborate with hardware teams to understand and interact with physical devices. This includes connecting probes, using logic analyzers, and decoding signals on hardware * Write unit tests, functional tests, and end-to-end tests * Prepare detailed reports documenting the findings, methodologies, and potential implications of reverse engineering efforts * Work closely with cross-functional teams to provide insights and technical expertise on reverse-engineered software/hardware ## Related Videos - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Tour de Force: Open-Source LLM Inference Optimization from Simple to Sophisticated](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100099-tour-de-force-open-source-llm-inference-optimization-from-simple-to-sophisticated) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Challenges and Solutions for Efficient, Large-Scale Video Analysis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2022-challenges-and-solutions-for-efficient-large-scale-video-analysis) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)