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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days STR's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 99% of STR's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at STR
- high 100 stale, 0 reposted of 139 open
- Hiring momentum
- 215 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from STR's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for STR.
About this role
The Principal Software Reverse Engineer will focus on researching and analyzing vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems as part of a multidisciplinary team. Daily tasks include reverse engineering complex software and firmware, developing automated tools for binary analysis, leading teams to create innovative cybersecurity solutions, and engaging in technical marketing and proposal development. The role requires a strong understanding of reverse engineering fundamentals and the ability to solve real-world problems impacting national security.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of STR as an employer.
What you need
- Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field
- Minimum of 15 years relevant experience
- Substantial experience leading technical teams on advanced reverse engineering and exploitation programs
- Experience with binary analysis of software/firmware
Nice to have
- Implant or software patch development
- Familiarity with binary emulation or vulnerability research, including tools such as QEMU or AFL++
- Experience with DSP architectures, such as Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, NXP, or Analog Devices
- Knowledge of operating system internals including memory/process/thread management
- Embedded systems or firmware analysis
What you get
- Full-Time Salary Range: $204,000 - $284,000
Worth weighing
- Work must be performed onsite
- The salary range is based on external market data and offers depend on various factors
- The role involves significant responsibility and impact on national security
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Listed by STR on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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