About the role

  • Senior Reverse Engineer Researcher at SEI, reverse engineering malicious code and developing analysis methods. Collaborating with the security community to address emerging threats.

Responsibilities

  • Reverse engineer malicious code in support of high-impact customers
  • design and develop new analysis methods and tools
  • work to identify and address emerging and complex threats
  • effectively participate in the broader security community
  • Perform in-depth reverse engineering of malicious code, document and transition results in reports, presentations, and technical exchanges
  • Explore ways to use artificial intelligence to support reverse engineering applications

Requirements

  • BS in Computer Science or related discipline with ten (10) years of experience; OR MS in the same fields with eight (8) years of experience; OR PhD in the same fields with five (5) years of experience
  • experience with or knowledge of Reverse engineering software binaries for a variety of architectures, both at the user level and kernel level
  • Static analysis tools (e.g. IDA Pro, NSA Ghidra, Binary Ninja)
  • User-level and kernel-level debuggers (e.g. x32dbg, x64dbg, gdb, WinDbg)
  • Native programming languages (e.g. C/C++). High-level programming languages (e.g. Java, Python, GoLang, etc.)
  • Software engineering and design concepts
  • Firmware and device driver development
  • Malware tradecraft and threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
  • Malware signature creation and use, independent of detection technology
  • Operating system concepts and internals and binary file formats (e.g. PE, ELF, Mach-O, etc.)
  • Internet Protocols and network analysis tools (e.g. Wireshark, netcat, etc.)
  • Compiler theory, cryptography, and malware deobfuscation techniques
  • Mobile device development and reverse engineering
  • Malware sandboxes or instrumentation frameworks (e.g., Frida, QEMU, Unicorn Engine)
  • General understanding and experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning and using artificial intelligence to support reverse engineering and malware analysis
  • strong technical writing experience
  • ability to handle continual shifting priorities
  • willingness to travel to various locations to support the SEI’s overall mission
  • communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences

Benefits

  • Get 8% monthly contribution for your retirement, without having to contribute yourself
  • Get tuition benefits to CMU and other institutions for you and your dependent children
  • Enjoy a healthy work/life balance with flexible work arrangements and paid parental and military leave
  • Get 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
  • Enjoy annual professional development opportunities; attend conferences and training or obtain a certification and get reimbursed for membership in professional societies
  • Qualify for relocation assistance and so much more
  • comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
  • generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
  • life and accidental death and disability insurance
  • free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
  • access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
  • fitness center access

Job title

Senior Reverse Engineer, Researcher

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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