Security Researcher / Systems Hacker

Role Overview

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems. The researcher will contribute to applied research projects from cradle to grave, including ideation, planning, execution, and transition.

What You Will Do

Help design and implement innovative solutions to customer problems related to systems software security, prototype and evaluate features within large system software projects, build new tools features, and/or capabilities in languages like C/C++, Python, Rust, Assembly, etc.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Successful candidates will have the deep technical and big-picture skills necessary to both decompose big problems and communicate effectively with both technical and less-technical stakeholders and contributors.

Requirements

• Thesis-based MS degree with 3+ years experience or PhD degree
• Strong systems software development fundamentals, including proficiency with C/C++, Assembly (1 or more architecture), and Python
• Knowledge of principles in computer architecture, operating systems, and compilers
• Strong software development fundamentals such as source code version control, documentation, debugging, toolchains, build systems, etc
• Experience working inside a large project
• Strong grasp on the research process
• Superior written and verbal communications skills
• Must be eligible to obtain a Top Secret security clearance

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefit packages
• Top Secret security clearance