Riverside Research · 5 hours ago
Security Researcher / Systems Hacker
Lexington, MA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $200K/yr
3+ years expRiverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. They are seeking a Security Researcher / Systems Hacker to contribute to applied research projects in systems security, including ideation, planning, execution, and transition of innovative solutions.
AssociationGovernmentInformation TechnologyMarket ResearchNon ProfitProfessional ServicesSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Help design and implement innovative solutions to customer problems related to systems software security
Prototype and evaluate features within large system software projects (e.g., Linux, Xen, QEMU, etc.)
Build new tools features, and/or capabilities in languages like C/C++, Python, Rust, Assembly, etc
Contribute to whitepapers and/or published papers that document innovative work performed
Document and communicate design decisions, technical challenges, and progress to technical and less-technical internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with team members on debugging programs, pair programming, reviewing papers/proposals, etc
Qualification
Required
Thesis-based MS degree with 3+ years experience or PhD degree. Equivalent work experience in systems research may substitute. Degree is preferred in related technical field, such as computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or cybersecurity
Strong systems software development fundamentals, including proficiency with C/C++, Assembly (1 or more architecture), and Python. Knowledge of principles in computer architecture, operating systems, and compilers
Strong software development fundamentals such as source code version control, documentation, debugging, toolchains, build systems, etc
Experience working inside a large project (e.g., submitting PRs, interacting with open-source communities and mailing lists, git branches/merges/rebasing, tiered build systems, etc.)
Strong grasp on the research process (e.g., reading & writing academic papers, ideation for inventing solutions to hard problems)
Superior written and verbal communications skills
Must be eligible to obtain a Top Secret security clearance
Preferred
Healthy balance between technical orientation and business acumen
Ability to operate independently with limited supervision and feedback, and establish a solid working relationship with technical staff and business leaders in the group and across Riverside Research
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
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
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