Software Engineer IV

We're looking for a Software Engineer IV to join our elite team. In this role, you'll apply your deep technical expertise to analyze, reverse-engineer, and develop mission-critical capabilities that directly support national security objectives. You will be a key player in a fast-paced environment, tackling unique challenges at the intersection of hardware, software, and embedded systems.

Essential Functions:

• Reverse Engineer complex hardware and software systems to understand their inner workings and identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Conduct rigorous code reviews to ensure the quality, security, and performance of all developed software.
• Leverage deep expertise in Linux to build, manage, and troubleshoot custom development and analysis environments.
• Develop custom software tools and applications using Python, C, and Assembly, with a strong focus on embedded and resource-constrained systems. Perform in-depth vulnerability research to discover and analyze weaknesses in a variety of targets.
• Collaborate with a team of skilled engineers to design and implement innovative solutions to challenging technical problems.

Required Experience:

• Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field plus 12 years of experience
• Programming Proficiency and development of applications
  • strong scripting skills particularly in Python, C, Assembly
  • Experience in embedded systems
• Proven expertise in Advanced Binary Analysis & Reverse Engineering using tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, and Binary Ninja
• Demonstrated experience in Vulnerability Research (VR) & Exploit Development o Linux
• Deep expertise in managing, configuring, and troubleshooting; ability to trouble shoot and bypass complex security constraints
• Extensive experience working with embedded architectures (e.g., ARM, MIPS, PowerPC) and RTOS environments.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Assembly, with a deep understanding of operating system internals

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of IOT devices
• Networking Skills
• Experience in Virtualization
• Linux Kernal development; Socket
• integrating security tools into the CI/CD pipeline

DPCG is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to any protected status under applicable law.