Principal Software Reverse Engineer at STR

Department: Innovative Mission Solutions (IMS)Education: education_required

Compensation · Listed in posting

$204,000 – $284,000/yr

Location: Woburn, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: Sep 8, 2026

Description

STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer to reverse engineer complex software and firmware, develop automated binary-analysis tools, research and exploit vulnerabilities, lead multidisciplinary technical teams, and support cybersecurity solutions for national security applications. The role requires an Active Top Secret security clearance, U.S. citizenship, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and at least 15 years of relevant experience. It is a full-time onsite position with a salary range of $204,000 to $284,000.

Required Skills

Reverse engineering
Binary analysis
IDA Pro
Binary Ninja
Ghidra
x86
ARM
C/C++
Python
Vulnerability research
Exploit development

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field
Required Previous Experiences: At least 15 years of relevant experience
Substantial experience leading technical teams on advanced reverse engineering and exploitation programs
Experience with binary analysis of software and firmware
Experience with disassembly tools such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra
Proficiency in multiple assembly languages, including x86 and ARM
Proficiency in one or more programming languages, including C/C++ and Python
Deep understanding of reverse engineering fundamentals
Experience in vulnerability research and analysis
Knowledge of weaponizing discovered vulnerabilities into exploits
Preferred Qualifications: Implant or software patch development
Familiarity with binary emulation or vulnerability research, including QEMU or AFL++
Experience with DSP architectures
Knowledge of operating system internals
Embedded systems or firmware analysis
Experience developing custom emulation tools for dynamic analysis
Disassembler or decompiler module development
Experience analyzing and reconstructing code and data flow
Automated reverse engineering or software analysis tool development
Experience debugging software without source code
Knowledge of binary file structures and formats
Experience analyzing protocols or message structures
Knowledge of anti-reverse engineering techniques
Knowledge of intrusion detection and anti-malware systems and techniques
Translation Company Name: STR