Software Reverse Engineer

Staffed4U • Annapolis Junction, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Reverse Engineer to support the analysis, evaluation, and assessment of software systems and applications. The successful candidate will perform software analysis, reverse engineering, debugging, and vulnerability assessment activities to identify defects, understand software behavior, and develop methods for evaluating software security and reliability. This position requires expertise in low-level software analysis, assembly language, debugging, and reverse engineering tools. The selected candidate will collaborate with software engineers and technical teams to identify issues, assess software risks, and recommend solutions that improve software quality and resilience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline and five (5) years of relevant experience; OR Four (4) additional years of directly related embedded software or reverse engineering experience may be substituted for the degree requirement; OR A Master's degree in a relevant discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Experience with low-level software development and analysis.
• Knowledge of assembly language and low-level system concepts.
• Proficiency in: C C++ Python
• Experience using industry-standard reverse engineering and debugging tools.
• Experience analyzing executable code, binaries, and software behavior.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to document technical findings and recommendations clearly and accurately.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing software for embedded systems.
• Experience automating software analysis or reverse engineering tasks.
• Familiarity with software vulnerability analysis and assessment methodologies.
• Experience developing scripts, plugins, or tools that improve software analysis workflows.
• Knowledge of operating systems, software architecture, and executable file formats.
• Experience working with firmware, embedded devices, or low-level software environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform reverse engineering and analysis of software applications, binaries, and system components.
• Debug software to identify defects, root causes, and operational issues.
• Analyze software behavior and functionality to support technical investigations and assessments.
• Research publicly disclosed software vulnerabilities and evaluate their applicability to existing software systems.
• Develop methods, tools, and techniques to identify software weaknesses and assess vulnerability exposure.
• Document findings, technical analyses, and recommended remediation approaches.
• Collaborate with software engineers and technical teams to validate issues and support corrective actions.
• Develop scripts and automation tools to improve software analysis and assessment workflows.
• Support software testing, validation, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Maintain technical documentation related to analysis methodologies, findings, and tooling.

Benefits

• Medical Employer pays 100% of the monthly premium for the employee and 80% for the employee’s dependents.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Save for all medical, dental, vision and prescription expenses by contributing pre-tax money to an HSA account. Employer contributes 50% of the annual deductible (prorated to start date).
• Dental and Vision Employer pays 100% of the monthly premium for the employee and 80% for dependents.
• Life Insurance 100% company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage offered to all full-time employees.
• Short-Term Disability 100% company-paid short-term disability. This benefit pays out 60% of earnings, with a $1,500 maximum for up to 12 weeks.
• Retirement Plan Automatic 6% of salary contributed to the company 401(k) plan, fully vested. Employee match encouraged but not required.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays 5–6 weeks of PTO based on tenure with the company, in addition to 11 paid holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement $5,000 annually for courses directly related to job role and responsibilities.
• Training Reimbursement Paid training, certification courses, and conferences to support employee career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior