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Principal Software Reverse Engineer

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At a Glance

Location
Woburn, Massachusetts, United States
Experience
15+ years
Compensation
ation Full-Time Salary Range: $204,000 - $284,000 The salary range listed is ba
Posted
2026-03-06T09:38:55-05:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

Python

Domain Knowledge

  • Cybersecurity
  • Embedded Systems
  • Engineering
  • Government

Requirements

Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance

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.

Compensation & Benefits

Full-Time Salary Range: $204,000 - $284,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at

www.str.us

Responsibilities

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