Senior Software Engineer

We are seeking an experienced software developer to collaborate closely with a team of vulnerability researchers, tackling complex technical challenges that have real-world impact.

Our research group investigates security weaknesses across a wide range of technologies-from mobile devices to automotive systems. In this role, you will build a deep understanding of platforms such as Android, iOS, and Linux from an offensive-security perspective, developing sophisticated software that interacts with low-level system components.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver robust, well-engineered software solutions in unconventional or constrained environments.
• Reverse-engineer software internals to understand system behaviour.
• Reimplement system components to surface unintended or hidden functionality.
• Perform in-depth exploration of unfamiliar or specialised architectures.

• A seasoned software developer with a strong command of software engineering practices and the confidence to optimise or improve existing processes.
• You may currently hold the title of Operational Cyber Developer / ‘Cyber Engineer’ in another organisation
• Comfortable approaching novel, highly complex technical problems.
• Able to thrive within a multidisciplinary environment that includes both researchers and developers.
• Experienced in mentoring and supporting junior team members.

Required Technical Skills

• Proficiency in high-level languages such as Python.
• Experience with low-level languages, including C and Rust.
• Understanding of assembly or other low-level architectural internals.
• Background in building offensive security or red-team tooling.
• Knowledge of system internals on major platforms (e.g., Windows, Linux, Android, iOS).
• Familiarity with automated build and CI/CD systems such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Requires Security Clearance to a high level