Principal Reverse Engineering/Vulnerability Research Engineer

Clarity Innovations • Herndon, VA

7h • $113,000 - $338,000

About The Position

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.
Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.
We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.
Position Summary
The ideal candidate is a dynamic, highly adaptable software engineer who thrives in complex environments, seamlessly bridging the gap between strategic infrastructure design and hands-on development. With deep expertise spanning Linux operating systems, version control administration, and the strategic deployment of virtual machines and container orchestration, this engineer expertly tailors technical solutions to the mission at hand. They are adept at evaluating project requirements to choose the right tools for the job—whether deciding between compiled and scripted languages, breaking down complex features into actionable tasks, or engineering ingenious synchronization workflows for disconnected and air-gapped systems.
Beyond their technical acumen, this candidate is a collaborative force multiplier deeply committed to mission success. They actively look forward to partnering with vulnerability researchers and reverse engineers, expertly taking raw proofs of concept and refining them into robust, rigorously tested tools with a reliable release cycle. Driven by a customer-centric mindset and transparent communication, this engineer is capable of making complex software practices accessible to non-technical peers. They bring a wealth of practical, real-world experience—ready to share their journey through technical "story-time"—and are eager to channel their problem-solving expertise into tangible, impactful results for the team and the broader mission.

Requirements

• University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience
• Deep experience with the Windows OS architecture, kernel, hardware abstraction layer, Win32 API, memory management, and security mitigations
• Expert-level understanding of Windows binary formats, calling conventions, and execution flows
• Advanced knowledge of Windows-related file systems
• Knowledge of Windows networking stack and proprietary protocols
• Strong knowledge of static and dynamic analysis tools and methods
• Fluent in x86/x64 assembly, ARM assembly, C/C++, and Python
• Experience with creating and orchestrating automated AI workflows
• Experience integrating traditional reverse engineering tools
• Experience with frontier models (e.g., GPT-5, Claude)
• Experience with Binary Ninja, Ghidra, IDA Pro, WinDbg
• Great communication skills
• Ability to integrate work products with other tools

Nice To Haves

• Deep expertise spanning Linux operating systems
• Version control administration
• Strategic deployment of virtual machines and container orchestration

Responsibilities

• Tailor technical solutions to the mission at hand by evaluating project requirements.
• Choose the right tools for the job, deciding between compiled and scripted languages.
• Break down complex features into actionable tasks.
• Engineer synchronization workflows for disconnected and air-gapped systems.
• Partner with vulnerability researchers and reverse engineers.
• Refine raw proofs of concept into robust, rigorously tested tools with a reliable release cycle.
• Make complex software practices accessible to non-technical peers.
• Share real-world experience through technical "story-time".
• Channel problem-solving expertise into tangible, impactful results.
• Achieve operational targets with a significant impact on the job area, often influencing departmental results.
• Make adjustments or recommend enhancements to systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.
• Communicate and collaborate within and occasionally outside of own job area.
• Influence parties within own job area at an operational level.
• Provide guidance and assistance to junior individual contributors.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Associate degree