Software Engineer (AI Assisted Reverse Engineering Tooling)

ResidencyAll applicants must reside in the United States at the time of application. OverviewBigBear.ai is seeking a Software Engineer to focus on improving the tools and workflows used by reverse engineers. This role involves enabling automation and AI-assisted capabilities for reverse engineering tasks, with a focus on binary analysis, disassembly, and workflow optimization for complex software and device platforms. If you are passionate about reverse engineering, automation, and leveraging AI to solve challenging problems, this is the opportunity for you. What you will do

Tooling Enhancements:

Design and implement tooling enhancements to support reverse engineering workflows

Tool Integration:

Extend or integrate reverse engineering tools such as

IDA Pro and Ghidra Automation Development:

Develop automation for common reverse engineering tasks, including analysis and documentation

AI-Assisted Techniques:

AI-assisted techniques to binary analysis, annotation, and pattern identification

Reverse Engineering:

Support reverse engineering of Linux-based network devices and embedded platforms

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and address real-world reverse engineering challenges What you need to have

Clearance:

Must possess and maintain an active TS/SCI w /

Polygraph Education & Experience:

12 years of experience with a B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional years of experience in place of a degree

Technical Expertise:

Hands-on experience with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro or Ghidra Experience with AI- or LLM-powered developer tools, including chat-based interfaces or automated coding agents Strong understanding of low-level software concepts (e.g., assembly, binaries, memory, calling conventions) Experience developing software tools, scripts, or plugins to support analysis workflows Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language commonly used in reverse engineering workflows What we'd like you to have

Reverse Engineering Expertise:

Experience reverse engineering Linux-based network devices or embedded systems

Firmware Analysis:

Familiarity with firmware analysis, bootloaders, and networking protocols

Automation & AI:

Experience applying automation or AI techniques to reverse engineering tasks

Scripting Skills:

Knowledge of Python or similar scripting languages used in reverse engineering tooling Pay transparencyPlease note the targeted compensation range is provided as an estimate, and any actual compensation offer may vary depending on the needs of the company, or an applicant's skillset, competencies, experience, education, certifications, location, or other factors. The estimated range does not include the value of any benefits offered. About BigBear.aiBigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on

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