Reverse Engineer

WE ARE HIRING OWNERS

Set of X is led by industry veterans who see government contracting as a good community with plenty of opportunity to go around. With a shared desire to give back, grow the community, and do great work, the Set of X team is building an elite group of engineers with a strong sense of shared responsibility and ownership

Because who you work with matters.
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In this role, you will perform advanced reverse engineering of hardware components, software applications, and operating systems to determine functionality, code structure, and circuit design in support of developing Computer Network Operations (CNO) tools and techniques. You will analyze complex systems, uncover vulnerabilities, and contribute to the design and development of innovative cyber capabilities.

You will document and deliver detailed technical reports, proof-of-concept code, prototypes, and hands-on demonstrations of reverse engineering results. Additionally, you will author and present technical briefings, collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineers, developers, and analysts to translate findings into actionable solutions. Staying current with evolving technologies, reverse engineering methodologies, and cyber threats will be essential to success in this role.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in hardware and/or software reverse engineering
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Assembly, C, C#, C++, Java, Perl, or Python
• Experience administering and utilizing hardware and software reverse engineering tools
• Familiarity with CNO tools and techniques
• Experience with software version control systems (e.g., Subversion, CVS)
• Ability to create, document, and present technical findings clearly to varied audiences
• Experience producing reports, prototypes, and demonstrations of technical work
• Knowledge of computer forensics methodologies
• Strong experience with kernel-level programming
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree
6+ years with a Master’s degree
12+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
At least 5 years of experience in hardware or software reverse engineering

Total Compensation Package 

We offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Our competitive base salary is complemented by an extensive benefits program, including: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Peace of mind with financial protection for you and your loved ones. 
• 401(k) Plan: No personal investment required to benefit from a generous employer contribution, allowing you to maximize your take-home pay. 
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy time away from work to recharge. 
• Technology Refresh: Upgrade your devices regularly, or opt for a year-end bonus if you don’t need new tech. 
• Training and Professional Development: A $5,250 annual budget for ongoing education, certifications, and professional memberships.  Or use this annual benefit to repay a student loan tax-free. 

For a full overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab. 

Additional Perks and Benefits 

• Stock Plan: Become an equity owner with a yearly stock grant—let's build the future together. 
• Flex Leave and Exchange Plan: Take up to 8 weeks off for a strong work-life balance or sell back unused time for double the value! 
• Virtual Office Compensation: Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet services. 
• Fringe Benefit Mall: Choose from perks like Uber rides, a beer of the month club, Amazon Prime, and Hello Fresh—whatever suits you best! 
• Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus: Share in the company’s success with an end-of-year cash bonus. 
• Referral Bonus: Help us grow by bringing in top talent and earn a bonus for each successful referral.