Vulnerability Researcher

REDLattice

$110K — $130K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 2+ years in computer science, information systems, or network engineering.
  • 2+ years programming skills in languages like Assembly, C, C#, C++, Perl, or Python.
  • 2+ years of hardware and/or software reverse-engineering experience.
  • Strong technical curiosity and low-level system analysis skills.
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance with Poly within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct vulnerability research on hardware, software, and operating systems.
  • Analyze systems for functionality, code structure, and design architecture.
  • Perform reverse engineering on hardware and software to find vulnerabilities.
  • Apply low-level programming to understand system behavior.
  • Collaborate with engineers to transform findings into practical applications.
  • Document technical analysis and findings throughout development.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A collaborative and innovative work culture.
Full Job Description
Vulnerability Researcher
Location: Maryland, US

REDLattice is seeking a highly skilled Vulnerability Researcher to join our team and support highly technical research and engineering efforts across hardware, software, and operating systems.

In this role, you'll dig beneath the surface of complex systems to understand how they function, how their code is structured, and how they're designed. Your research and analysis will directly support the discovery and development of initial access capabilities.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct vulnerability research across hardware components, software applications, and operating systems.
  • Analyze software and systems to determine functionality, code structure, architecture, and overall system design.
  • Perform hardware and/or software reverse engineering to identify vulnerabilities and potential attack surfaces.
  • Apply low-level programming and reverse-engineering techniques to understand complex system behavior.
  • Collaborate with engineers and researchers to translate technical findings into actionable capabilities.
  • Document research, findings, and technical analysis throughout the development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in computer science, information systems, network engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 2 years of programming experience with one or more languages including Assembly, C, C#, C++, Perl, or Python.
  • Minimum of 2 years of hardware and/or software reverse-engineering experience.
  • Strong technical curiosity and the ability to analyze unfamiliar systems at a low level.
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance with Poly within 5 years.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • A collaborative and innovative work culture

Why Join REDLattice?
  • Work on mission-driven technology at the cutting edge of cybersecurity and national defense
  • Join a passionate, elite team of innovators and problem-solvers
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
  • Opportunities for career growth and leadership development
  • Be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning

Join us at REDLattice and help shape the future of cyber innovation and national security. Apply today!

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