Research Engineer

• Lead vulnerability research and reverse engineering efforts aligned with customer objectives
• Define research strategies, assess technical feasibility, and guide teams through project planning, kickoff, execution, and delivery
• Perform advanced static and dynamic analysis using disassemblers, debuggers, emulators, tracers, and fuzzers
• Identify vulnerabilities, conduct root-cause analysis, and document reproducible findings
• Develop reliable proof-of-concept exploits and operational exploit capabilities for authorized customer requirements
• Evaluate and bypass modern exploit mitigations and security mechanisms as part of authorized research
• Build tooling, automation, and research infrastructure that improve vulnerability discovery, analysis, and reproducibility
• Communicate research progress, technical risks, findings, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Share research findings internally and externally when authorized and appropriate
• Mentor security researchers, review technical work, and promote rigorous research and documentation practices
• Lead small to medium-sized research teams, maintaining technical quality and alignment with project objectives

Research Engineer jobs in Virginia

Senior Reverse Engineering/Vulnerability Research Engineer