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Senior Embedded Security Engineer

websterandwebster
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/7/2026
An innovative technology company is seeking a Senior Reverse Engineer. In this role, you will lead interesting and complex security research initiatives focusing on hardware and software integrity. You will collaborate with other elite engineers to identify firmware-based vulnerabilities and build defensive countermeasures for mission-critical infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge protection mechanisms for global systems while working in a collaborative and technically sophisticated environment.
 


Key Responsibilities
  • Direct and mentor engineering teams through complex reverse engineering cycles to ensure high-impact project delivery
  • Perform deep-dive static and dynamic analysis to identify flaws in hardware-interfacing software and firmware
  • Design sophisticated exploits to validate security gaps, demonstrating risks like privilege escalation or unauthorized code execution
  • Architect and implement robust security solutions designed to detect and thwart advanced persistent threats in real-time
  • Engineer custom software frameworks to automate the identification of vulnerabilities within low-level codebases
  • Navigate ambiguous technical challenges to advance the state of the art in system-wide security architectures
  • Provide expert reporting and occasional travel to support on-site project milestones and hardware analysis
  • Communicate highly technical findings to internal stakeholders and external partners through detailed documentation
  • Participate in hands-on hardware testing and project execution requiring physical presence at our specialized facilities


Core Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 5 years of professional experience in software or hardware reverse engineering
  • Proficiency in C/C and Python for low-level development
  • Expertise in assembly languages such as ARM, MIPS, or x86
  • Experience with IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja equivalent
  • Curiosity and high self-initiative in a research-heavy environment
  • Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers
  • Familiarity with firmware security, hardware-software interfaces such as I2C, UART, SPI
  • Active security clearance preferred or the ability to obtain one


If you are a results-driven professional who thrives on the challenge of identifying vulnerabilities and is
ready to take full ownership of mission-critical security research, we want to hear from you. Take the next
step in your professional journey by submitting your resume and a brief overview of your technical
successes to Webster & Webster Associates today.
 
Title: Senior Reverse Engineer - Embedded Security
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Location: Maryland / Washington, DC / Northern Virginia, USA
Location Type: Onsite
Relocation: Yes
Compensation:  $150,000-$250,000 depending upon experience
Job ID:  JO-2603-137302

Salary : $150,000 - $250,000

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