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# Software Reverse Engineer

- **Company:** Legato, LLC
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Kernel Debuggers, Network Protocols, Program Analysis, Software Tools, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, Wireshark, IDA Pro
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/7933956/software-reverse-engineer

## About the Role

Software development experience with C/C++ and Python
Knowledge of common binary executable formats (PE, ELF, etc.)
Experience with IDA Pro, Ghidra, or similar binary analysis tool
Experience with analyzing user-mode binaries and kernel-mode drivers
Experience with Wireshark and network protocols
A minimum of six (6) year experience and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Four (4) years of additional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree for a total of ten (10) years' experience

## Description

The Software Reverse Engineer will be responsible for performing revere engineer research on highly complex software applications. This research will involve static and dynamic analysis including reverse engineering and kernel debugging. The research results will be encapsulated in written reports and/or software tools. The candidate will be working alongside some of the world's best reverse engineers, learning unique skills and exploring challenging problems every day.


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