Cleared Senior Software Researcher

Yellow Duck Technologies Inc.

$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or 4 additional years of relevant experience.
  • Proficiency in C, Python, and Assembly (ASM).
  • Deep understanding of software vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.
  • Knowledge of distributed architectures and protocol analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze software for vulnerabilities and architectural flaws.
  • Document vulnerabilities clearly and effectively.
  • Demonstrate control over software flaws through exploit development.
  • Conduct independent and collaborative research in software security.
  • Evaluate distributed architectures and inter-component protocols.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge security research.
  • Engagement in challenging and impactful projects.
  • Collaborative environment with skilled professionals.
Full Job Description
Yellow Duck Technologies is seeking a Senior Software Researcher to independently analyze and identify vulnerabilities in software and software architecture design. This role requires expertise in vulnerability research, software security analysis, and exploit development, with a focus on identifying, documenting, and demonstrating control over software flaws. The ideal candidate will have strong development skills in C, Python, and Assembly, experience with OS internals across major platforms, and the ability to analyze distributed architectures and inter-component protocols. This position demands attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively on cutting-edge security research.

Requirements:
  • Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Strong proficiency in C, Python, and Assembly (ASM).
  • Deep understanding of software vulnerabilities and secure coding best practices.
  • Strong understanding of distributed architectures and protocol analysis between disparate system components.

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