Principal Cyber Software Engineer (iOS)

Nightwing•Sterling, VA
•$99,000 - $206,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nightwing’s CODEX division is seeking a cyber engineer to work on site with customer end users in Sterling, Virginia. The role involves building high-impact native applications for mobile devices and incorporating continuous, meaningful feedback from users. The engineer will integrate reverse-engineering results into development products and expand their knowledge of the mobile platform to meet development objectives and customer requirements. A current TS/SCI clearance is required. The position is not relocation eligible; a signing bonus may be an option for a sufficiently qualified candidate.

Requirements

  • Current TS/SCI clearance.
  • At least 8 years of experience with C/C++ on Unix/Linux platforms.
  • Experience developing on iOS.
  • Experience with Objective-C.
  • Experience with core Unix features, including named pipes/pipes, pthreads, and signal handlers.
  • Familiarity with static decompilers such as Hex-Rays and disassemblers such as Ghidra.
  • A degree in a technical discipline.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience developing in iOS kernel space.
  • Experience with ARM64/ARM32 architecture or a similar platform.
  • Experience with the Core Foundation framework.
  • Experience using virtualization technologies such as Corellium.
  • Experience using Docker.
  • Familiarity with Atlassian products such as Bitbucket, Bamboo, and JIRA.
  • Familiarity with version control software such as Git.
  • Experience developing proof-of-concept exploit software.

Responsibilities

  • Build high-impact native applications for mobile devices.
  • Integrate reverse-engineering results into development products.
  • Expand mobile-platform knowledge to meet development objectives and customer requirements.
  • Work with end users on site and incorporate their feedback.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance coverage.
  • Vision insurance coverage.
  • Dental insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • PTO.
  • Holidays.
  • Additional insurances.
  • A signing bonus may be an option for a sufficiently qualified candidate.
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