Senior Reverse Engineer Researcher

The SEI is seeking a Senior Reverse Engineer Researcher for the Threat Analysis directorate. The role involves reverse engineering malicious code, designing new analysis methods and tools, and participating in the broader security community. The ideal candidate will have experience in software engineering, reverse engineering, and artificial intelligence.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or related discipline with ten years of experience; OR MS in the same fields with eight years of experience; OR PhD in the same fields with five years of experience
• 10+ years of experience in reverse engineering software binaries for various architectures
• Strong technical writing experience
• Ability to balance rapid prototyping with maintainable tool development
• Experience with or knowledge of static analysis tools, user-level and kernel-level debuggers, native programming languages, high-level programming languages, software engineering and design concepts, firmware and device driver development, malware tradecraft, operating system concepts and internals, internet protocols, and compiler theory
• Experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning and using artificial intelligence to support reverse engineering and malware analysis
• Ability to handle continual shifting priorities and travel to various locations to support the SEI's overall mission
• Subject to a background check and obtain and maintain an active Department of War (DoW) security clearance

Benefits

• 8% monthly contribution for retirement
• Tuition benefits for CMU and other institutions
• Paid parental and military leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Access to university resources including mindfulness programs, childcare and back-up care benefits, a monthly transit benefit on WMATA, free transportation on the Pittsburgh Regional Transit System
• Annual professional development opportunities
• Relocation assistance