SixGen, Inc.

Reverse Engineer

SixGen, Inc. · Sterling, VA

Posted 8 days ago · $150,000–$165,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
8 days
SixGen, Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
43% of SixGen, Inc.'s roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SixGen, Inc.
high
17 stale, 3 reposted of 23 open
Hiring momentum
30 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Reverse Engineer at SIXGEN, you will be responsible for reverse engineering compiled code, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing code across various operating systems. You will work with tools like IDA Pro or Ghidra and may incorporate AI into your workflows. The role involves both software and hardware reverse engineering, requiring collaboration with a range of government customers.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Active Top Secret clearance
  • U.S. citizenship
  • 3+ years of relevant experience for Intermediate level
  • 6+ years of relevant experience for Senior level
  • 10+ years of relevant experience for Principal level
  • Experience reverse engineering compiled code using IDA Pro or Ghidra

Nice to have

  • 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

What you get

  • Employer-paid health insurance premiums for you and your family
  • Employer-paid short/long-term disability insurance and basic life/AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) with a 4% employer contribution
  • Professional development reimbursement options available
  • Flexible and remote work policies for most positions
  • Flexible PTO and holiday schedule

Worth weighing

  • Five days in office required, with potential for hybrid work depending on the project
  • Compensation varies significantly based on experience level
  • Role may involve working with legacy systems and technologies

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