Riverside Research · 7 hours ago
Padawan Systems Security Researcher
Lexington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $120K/yrRiverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. The researcher will contribute to applied research projects in systems security, participate in brainstorming sessions, and implement features in various systems domains while collaborating with team members.
AssociationGovernmentInformation TechnologyMarket ResearchNon ProfitProfessional ServicesSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Help implement innovative solutions to customer problems related to systems software security
Prototype and evaluate features within large system software projects like Linux, Xen, or LLVM
Build new tools features, and/or capabilities in languages like C/C++, Python, Rust, Assembly, etc
Document and communicate design decisions, technical challenges, and progress to teammates and technical project leaders
Collaborate with team members on debugging programs, pair programming, reviewing papers/proposals, etc
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, preferred in related technical field such as computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or cybersecurity. Equivalent work experience in systems software may substitute
Strong systems software development fundamentals, including proficiency with C/C++, Assembly (1 or more architecture), and Python. Knowledge of principles in at least one of: computer architecture, operating systems, compilers
Software development fundamentals such as source code version control, documentation, debugging, toolchains, build systems, etc
Must be eligible to obtain a Top Secret security clearance
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Preferred
Masters degree (thesis- or course-based)
Healthy balance between technical orientation and business acumen
Ability to operate independently with limited supervision and feedback
Experience with the research process (e.g., reading & writing academic papers, ideation for inventing solutions to hard problems)
Experience with both defensive and offensive cyber tools
Familiarity with seL4, Rust, LLVM, AFL++, or other cutting-edge system software languages and tools
Existing/prior security clearance
Benefits
Comprehensive compensation and benefit packages
Company
Riverside Research
Riverside Research is a non-profit scientific research institution to serve in the research, development, and operational needs of people
Founded in 1967
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.7M2013-08-22Grant· $8.7M
Leadership Team
Steven Omick
President and CEO
Madelyne D'Angelo
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2025-09-30
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