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# Principal Software Reverse Engineer

- **Company:** Str Limited
- **Location:** Arlington, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $204,000.0 - $284,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Assembly Language, C++ (Programming Language), Collaborative Learning, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Dynamic Program Analysis, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Emulators, Firmware, Systems Analysis, X86 Assembly Languages, Internet Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Quick EMUlator (QEMU), Reverse Engineering, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Service Pack, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Scripting, Software Modules, Malware, Information Technology, IDA Pro, Malware Detection, Front End Software Development, Vulnerability Analysis, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-software-reverse-engineer-arlington-tx--f12ccb4c-0dde-4e92-a4c6-9c0aad144a3d

## About the Role

* This position requires an Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government.
 * Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field plus a minimum of 15 years relevant experience(MS or PhD with equivalent work experience may also be considered)
 * Substantial experience leading technical teams on advanced reverse engineering and exploitation programs
 * Experience with binary analysis of software/firmware
 * Experience with disassembly tools, such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra
 * Proficiency in multiple Assembly Languages: x86, ARM, etc.
 * Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C/C++, Python, etc.
 * Deep understanding of reverse engineering fundamentals
 * Experience in Vulnerability research and analysis
 * Knowledge of weaponizing discovered vulnerabilities into exploits

Nice to haves:

 * Implant or software patch development
 * Familiarity with binary emulation or vulnerability research, including tools such as QEMU or AFL++
 * Experience with DSP architectures, such as Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, NXP, or Analog Devices.
 * Knowledge of operating system internals including memory/process/thread management
 * Embedded systems or firmware analysis
 * Experience development custom emulation tools to enable dynamic analysis
 * Disassembler/decompiler module development
 * Experience analyzing and reconstructing code/data flow
 * Automated reverse engineering or software analysis tool development
 * Experience debugging software without source code
 * Knowledge of binary file structures and formats
 * Experience analyzing protocols or message structures
 * Knowledge of anti-reverse engineering techniques
 * Knowledge of intrusion detection and anti-malware systems and techniques, ARM (Advanced RISC Machine), Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Collaborative Learning, Computer Architecture, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Computer Science, Computer Security, Cross-Functional, Cyber-Physical, Debugging Tools, Defense Intelligence, Disassemblers, Dynamic Analysis, Editing, Electronic Warfare, Embedded Linux, Embedded Systems, Emulators, Genetics, Government, IDA Pro, Implants, Internet Security, Intrusion Detection Systems, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Malware, Memory Hardware, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Operating Systems, Problem Solving Skills, Process Management, Programming Languages, Proposal Development, Protocol Analysis, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Research & Development (R&D), Reverse Engineering, Security Analysis, Security Clearance, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Patches, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Analysis,
Systems/Internals Programming, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Marketing, Technical Support, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, Wheel/Front-End Loader, x86 Assembly Language

## Description

* Reverse engineering complex software or firmware targets, ranging from typical Windows/Linux binaries to embedded firmware running non-traditional computer architectures and operating systems
 * Developing and applying automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools to characterize protocols, interfaces, and functionality of target systems
 * Developing innovative cybersecurity solutions
 * Leading multi-discipline teams to tackle challenging problems from a wide variety of technologies to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions
 * Performing vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, payload development, and exploit mitigation on a variety of challenging targets
 * Technical marketing to existing and potential customers
 * Technical proposal development (idea generation, writing, reviewing, editing)
 * Documenting, demonstrating, and presenting research
 * Solving real world problems that have an impact on national security


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