Software Reverse Engineer

The Amatriot Group

. Analyze compiled software and binaries using forensic techniques .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeBethesda • Maryland • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software reverse engineering, including the ability to analyze binaries, identify vulnerabilities, and develop proof-of-concept exploits. Proficient in using advanced tools and techniques for forensic analysis and mentoring junior engineers in reverse engineering methodologies.

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Software Reverse EngineeringIDA ProGhidraVMwareActive TS/SCI Clearance

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Hard Skills

CC++AssemblyPythonJavaMalware AnalysisVulnerability ResearchSystem Call TracingNetwork MonitoringFile System Analysis

Soft Skills

MentoringAnalytical ThinkingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Binary NinjaWinDbgGDBWiresharkNmapKVMQEMUDisk ImagersVirtual Machine ManagersDebuggers

Certifications & Qualifications

Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification

Industry Keywords

Forensic TechniquesSystem ArchitectureMalicious LogicSecurity PracticesLinux/Unix EnvironmentsCPU ArchitectureFirmware AnalysisHardware-Level AttacksFirmware Risk AssessmentDocumentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyCyber SecurityJavaLinuxPythonTypeScriptUnixVMwareC++.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze compiled software and binaries using forensic techniques
Extract artifacts, understand system architecture, and identify key software components
Use VMware and KVM/QEMU virtualization and sandboxing environments
Perform system call tracing, network monitoring, file system analysis, and live debugging
Correlate dynamic findings with Ghidra and IDA Pro static analysis
Decompile and disassemble software; analyze code paths and hidden or malicious logic
Identify vulnerabilities, undocumented features, and novel capabilities
Develop proof-of-concept exploits and assess operational impact
Model and simulate software features and functions
Use disk imagers, virtual machine managers, network scanners, and debuggers for end-to-end exploitation
Mentor junior engineers in reverse engineering methodologies, tools, and techniques

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years, or PhD with 3+ years
An additional 4 years of relevant experience or specialized training may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
3+ years of demonstrated software reverse engineering experience
Experience with IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, WinDbg, GDB, VMware, KVM, QEMU, Wireshark, and Nmap
Experience mounting, modifying, and extracting artifacts from raw forensic disk images
Experience in Linux/Unix environments, advanced command-line operations, and system-level administration
Understanding of Windows and Linux internals, x86/x64 and ARM assembly, and CPU architecture
Ability to unpack, de-obfuscate, and analyze complex malicious applications
Knowledge of C, C++, Assembly, Python, Java, or .NET
Understanding of security practices and ability to identify software architecture flaws
Preferred: degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering
Preferred: background in material exploitation, malware analysis, or vulnerability research
Preferred: advanced firmware analysis, secure boot, hardware-level attacks, FPGA development, I2C/USB/JTAG, firmware risk assessment, and documentation
Preferred: Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification