Remote Software Engineer (Ghidra/Reverse Engineering Experience)

Description:

• We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer with extensive experience in reverse engineering and proficiency with Ghidra to join our team.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing and understanding the behavior of binary executables, developing tools to automate reverse engineering tasks, and contributing to vulnerability research efforts.
• This role is ideal for individuals with a deep passion for cybersecurity, malware analysis, and low-level software engineering.
• This position is fully remote.

Responsibilities:

• Reverse Engineering: Utilize Ghidra, IDA Pro, and other reverse engineering tools to analyze software binaries and firmware to understand functionality, identify vulnerabilities, and document findings.
• Disassemble, decompile, and debug software binaries to uncover how code operates and interacts within various systems and architectures (x86, ARM, MIPS, etc.).
• Analyze obfuscated code, including packed or encrypted executables, and extract critical information about their operations.
• Malware and Vulnerability Research: Perform in-depth analysis of malicious software to understand its structure, behavior, and impact.
• Collaborate with security researchers to identify zero-day vulnerabilities, propose exploit mitigations, and develop proof-of-concept exploits.
• Participate in vulnerability research projects aimed at discovering software flaws and weaknesses within different platforms.
• Tool Development and Automation: Develop custom scripts, plugins, and automation tools for Ghidra and other reverse engineering platforms to optimize and speed up analysis workflows.
• Implement software-based solutions for binary instrumentation, hooking, and monitoring execution in real-time environments.
• Collaborate with development teams to create tools that enhance reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis capabilities.
• Documentation and Reporting: Document reverse engineering analysis processes, results, and findings in a detailed and methodical manner.
• Prepare reports on vulnerabilities, exploits, and technical assessments to share with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Communicate complex technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, providing risk assessments and mitigation recommendations.
• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, security researchers, and analysts to provide reverse engineering support and share expertise.
• Stay up-to-date with new tools, techniques, and technologies in reverse engineering, malware analysis, and software security.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and security researchers in the field of reverse engineering.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in reverse engineering and proficiency with Ghidra is required.
• Strong understanding of software binaries, firmware, and various architectures (x86, ARM, MIPS, etc.) is essential.
• Experience with disassembling, decompiling, and debugging software binaries is necessary.
• Knowledge of malware analysis and vulnerability research is required.
• Ability to develop custom scripts, plugins, and automation tools for reverse engineering platforms is essential.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills are necessary to communicate findings effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences are required.
• A passion for cybersecurity, malware analysis, and low-level software engineering is essential.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and providing mentorship is preferred.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $150,000 a year.
• This role is fully remote, providing flexibility in work location.
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship in the field of reverse engineering and cybersecurity are available.
• The position allows for collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, security researchers, and analysts.
• Employees will have access to the latest tools, techniques, and technologies in reverse engineering and software security.