Offensive Cyber Engineer

Cryptic Vector

• $110K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Strong programming skills in C, Assembly, and Python.
  • Extensive experience with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, and Wireshark.
  • Proficiency with x86 architecture and Hex editors.
  • Ability to interface with hardware, including logic analyzers and decoding signals.
  • Strong critical and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail, especially with complex codebases and hardware systems.
  • Preference for candidates with active Top Secret (TS) clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Reverse engineer software/firmware and conduct vulnerability research.
  • Analyze software/firmware to reveal structure and functionality.
  • Develop robust post-exploitation effects in software/firmware.
  • Create secure, reliable communication solutions.
  • Design stealth solutions to evade detection.
  • Utilize tools like Ghidra and Wireshark for software analysis.
  • Develop automation scripts and tools in C, Assembly, Rust, and Python.
  • Collaborate with hardware teams to analyze physical devices and signals.
  • Document reverse engineering findings and methodologies.
  • Provide technical insights to cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
  • 25% 401k company contribution.
  • Generous PTO, including parental leave and volunteer time.
  • Flexible work hours.
  • Tuition reimbursement and training allowance.
  • Opportunities for internal mobility.
  • Free beverages and snacks, along with monthly social events.
Full Job Description
Offensive Cyber Engineer

As an Offensive Cyber Engineer, you'll dive deep into reverse engineering and vulnerability research on software and firmware, turning raw binaries into actionable intelligence and building exploits and capabilities that perform under real-world pressure. You will systematically deconstruct complex code to reveal its inner workings, uncover hidden behaviors, and identify exploitable flaws. You'll also design and develop post-exploitation effects and implants that are robust, stealthy, and engineered to resist both forensic scrutiny and active countermeasures.

This is work that demands deep technical fluency, creative problem-solving, and the ability to build solutions that hold up when everything is on the line. If you're motivated by conquering tough challenges and having your expertise translate into high-impact results, this role is for you!

Responsibilities:
  • Reverse Engineering (RE) of software/firmware, Vulnerability Research (VR), exploit development/productization
  • Deconstruct and analyze software/firmware to understand its structure, functionality, and behavior
  • Design/develop post-exploitation effects in software/firmware, which can withstand scrutiny and attack
  • Design/develop secure, reliable, software-based communication solutions
  • Design/develop stealth solutions
  • Employ industry-standard tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, Wireshark, and Hex editors (e.g., Hex Workshop) to reverse engineer software components
  • Develop scripts and tools in C, Assembly, Rust, and Python to automate and enhance reverse engineering processes
  • Collaborate with hardware teams to understand and interact with physical devices. This includes connecting probes, using logic analyzers, and decoding signals on hardware
  • Write unit tests, functional tests, and end-to-end tests
  • Prepare detailed reports documenting the findings, methodologies, and potential implications of reverse engineering efforts
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to provide insights and technical expertise on reverse-engineered software/hardware


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong programming skills in C, Assembly, and Python
  • Extensive experience with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, and Wireshark
  • Proficiency with x86 architecture, or other modern architecture, and Hex editors
  • Ability to interface with hardware, including connecting probes to traces, using logic analyzers, and decoding hardware signals
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively in analyzing software and hardware components
  • Meticulous attention to detail, especially when dealing with complex codebases and hardware systems
  • Priority will be given to candidates with an active Top Secret (TS) clearance. Ability to obtain and maintain a TS clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with embedded systems or IoT devices
  • Familiarity with other assembly languages beyond x86 (e.g., ARM)
  • Knowledge of network protocols and cybersecurity principles

Benefits & Perks

As an Employee First company, we offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package:
  • 100% Company-paid medical insurance for employees
  • 100% Company-paid dental and vision insurance
  • Competitive salary and bonus
  • 25% 401k company contribution
  • Generous PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave, and volunteer time
  • Flexible work hours
  • Tuition reimbursement, training allowance, internal mobility opportunities
  • Free beverages and snacks, Donut Fridays, monthly social events


This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions, therefore this posting is only for U.S. Citizens.

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