Reverse Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position: Reverse Engineer
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Sterling, VA (Five days in office)
Clearance Requirements: Active Top Secret clearance required
Experience: Intermediate, Senior, and Principal levels

WHAT YOU'LL DO

SIXGEN is actively seeking candidates to provide critical support for a variety of IC, DoD, and DoJ customers. We welcome candidates across a range of experience levels, from early-career professionals to seasoned veterans. Our reverse engineers should be familiar with both traditional applications and operating systems, as well as embedded systems.

SIXGEN is embracing AI to enhance the speed and efficiency of our work. You’ll have the opportunity to incorporate AI into your workflow, and experiment with new tools and strategies as the space evolves.

This position may allow hybrid work; however, this is dependent on the project, therefore candidates may be required to be in the office full time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reverse engineering compiled code with IDA Pro or Ghidra from a variety of computing platforms

Identifying vulnerabilities through reverse engineering

Developing C/C++ code in the kernel and userland on Linux, Windows, and embedded operating systems

Developing Python code for server applications and processing of binary data streams

Reverse engineering embedded system hardware including black box analysis, firmware extraction, and debugging using GDB, JTAG, and other equivalent tools

Implementing automation for testing our tools, fuzzing, and using AI/ML for reverse engineering

QUALIFICATIONS

Intermediate: 3+ years of relevant experience.

Senior: 6+ years of relevant experience.

Principal: 10+ years of relevant experience.

Experience reverse engineering compiled code using IDA Pro or Ghidra.

Proficiency in C, C++, and Python.

Experience developing code for Linux, Windows, or embedded operating systems.

Experience identifying vulnerabilities through reverse engineering.

Experience with hardware and software reverse engineering.

U.S. citizenship required.

Active Top Secret clearance required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience reverse engineering embedded systems.

Experience with black-box analysis and firmware extraction.

Experience debugging with GDB, JTAG, or equivalent tools.

Experience with fuzzing and automated testing.

Experience applying AI or machine learning to reverse-engineering workflows.

Background supporting IC, DoD, or DoJ customers.

DESIRED TRAITS

Curiosity and passion for solving complex technical challenges.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Adaptability as tools, technologies, and strategies evolve.

TECHNOLOGIES

C, C++, and Python

Git

IDA Pro and Ghidra

GDB and JTAG

Linux and Windows

Hardware/Software Reverse Engineering

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

At SIXGEN, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be based on experience, qualifications, technical expertise, and overall alignment with the position.

Intermediate 3+ Years: $150,000–$170,000

Senior 6+ Years : $175,000–$190,000

Principal 8+ Years: $205,000–$230,000

Additionally, SIXGEN offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Employer-paid short/long-term disability insurance and basic life/AD&D insurance

Flexible and remote work policies for most positions

Flexible PTO and holiday schedule

For more information, please reach out to our Director of Human Resources, Amy Maxwell, at amy.maxwell@sixgen.io.

OUR COMMITMENT

SIXGEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other protected group or class.