reverse-engineering jobs in San Diego

Senior Reverse Engineer role focused on reverse engineering complex software, firmware, and embedded systems across Windows, Linux, and non-traditional architectures. Responsibilities include developing automated binary analysis tools, vulnerability weaponization and exploit development, and working in multi-disciplinary teams on offensive cyber solutions.…See more Requires 5+ years of experience, proficiency in C/C++ and Assembly languages, and hands-on expertise with disassembly tools like IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.

Lead high-severity incident investigations, mentor L1/L2 analysts, and drive detection engineering at a cybersecurity services firm. Responsibilities include threat hunting, malware analysis, digital/network forensics, SIEM/EDR tuning (KQL, SPL, Sigma, YARA), playbook development, and automation scripting in Python/PowerShell/Bash.…See more This is a 5+ year senior incident responder role requiring deep hands-on expertise across the full incident response lifecycle, MITRE ATT&CK, and client-facing technical briefings.

A software security engineer role focused on vulnerability research, secure embedded software design, and tool development for government partners. The engineer will perform end-to-end vulnerability analysis against software stacks, design and implement embedded solutions, conduct code reviews and regression testing, and write technical documentation.…See more The role requires 2+ years of programming experience in C/C++/Java/Python, strong knowledge of x86 and ARM architectures, Linux fundamentals, reverse engineering tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra), and experience with security vulnerability identification and remediation.

Conduct software security assessments, vulnerability testing, penetration testing, and threat analysis on TrellisWare products. Perform static and dynamic analysis, reverse engineering, and incident investigation while ensuring compliance with FIPS 140, NIST STIG, and other regulatory standards.…See more Requires 5+ years industry experience with 3+ years software development and 2+ years vulnerability testing, proficiency in Python/C++/Java, and at least one security certification (Security+, CISSP, OSCP, or SANS/GIAC).

As a Principal Software Reverse Engineer, you will perform advanced reverse engineering on complex software and firmware targets across Windows, Linux, and embedded systems, developing automated binary analysis tools to characterize protocols and functionality. You will lead multi-discipline technical teams, conduct vulnerability research and exploit development, and present findings to customers and leadership.…See more This role requires 15+ years of hands-on experience with disassembly tools (IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, Ghidra), proficiency in Assembly languages (x86, ARM) and programming languages (C/C++, Python), and deep expertise in exploitation, cybersecurity solutions, and firmware analysis.

Senior Staff Product Security Engineer responsible for security incident response, vulnerability detection and mitigation across Qualcomm products, particularly in mobile, IoT, and automotive domains. The role involves binary analysis and reverse engineering of exploits, secure code review, vulnerability assessment, security testing, and coordinating with external security researchers and customers on patch adoption and disclosure.…See more Requires 6+ years of security engineering experience with expertise in at least two areas such as binary analysis, incident response, fuzzing, malware analysis, embedded firmware security, or automotive security. Must work independently, evaluate new security tools and technologies, and communicate technical findings internally and externally.

A software security engineer will perform vulnerability research against software stacks, design and implement security tools and embedded software solutions, conduct code reviews and regression testing, and write technical documentation on vulnerabilities and mitigations. The role requires 2+ years of software engineering experience with languages like C, C++, Java, or Python, plus strong knowledge of Linux fundamentals, x86/ARM architectures, and reverse-engineering tools.…See more Candidates should have experience with debugging tools (gdb, strace, objdump), IDA Pro or Ghidra, Android platform tools, and familiarity with LLMs for augmenting vulnerability discovery.

A security-focused software engineer will perform vulnerability research against software stacks, design and implement security tools and embedded software solutions, and conduct code reviews and regression testing. The role requires deep expertise in reverse engineering, memory management, and low-level debugging across x86 and ARM architectures, with hands-on experience in tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, gdb, and JTAG.…See more Candidates should have 3+ years of embedded software engineering experience, strong Linux fundamentals, and demonstrated ability to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities. LLM experience to augment reverse engineering and vulnerability discovery is preferred.

A software security engineer focused on vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and embedded software development for government customers. The role involves performing end-to-end vulnerability research against software stacks, designing and implementing security tools, developing embedded software solutions, conducting code reviews, and writing technical documentation.…See more Required skills include proficiency in C/C++/Java/Python, deep Linux knowledge, x86/ARM architecture expertise, reverse engineering tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra), and debugging utilities (gdb, strace, ltrace). Experience with Android, Trace32/JTAG, Git, and LLMs for augmenting reverse engineering workflows is preferred.

Build emulation frameworks and tools for cyber-physical systems, extending platforms like QEMU in C/C++ and Python to support new embedded architectures (ARM, PPC, etc.). Rehost and reverse-engineer unknown firmware by analyzing binaries and hardware dependencies, then develop virtual device models and digital simulations validated against real hardware behavior.…See more Work within a small focused team on architecture, implementation, testing, and technical documentation of modular emulation software.