Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Developer – Advanced Security & Platform Internals

We are seeking an experienced software developer to collaborate closely with a team of vulnerability researchers, tackling complex technical challenges that have real‑world impact.

Our research group investigates security weaknesses across a wide range of technologies—from mobile devices to automotive systems. In this role, you will build a deep understanding of platforms such as Android, iOS, and Linux from an offensive‑security perspective, developing sophisticated software that interacts with low‑level system components.

• Deliver robust, well‑engineered software solutions in unconventional or constrained environments.
• Reverse‑engineer software internals to understand system behaviour.
• Reimplement system components to surface unintended or hidden functionality.
• Perform in‑depth exploration of unfamiliar or specialised architectures.

• A seasoned software developer with a strong command of software engineering practices and the confidence to optimise or improve existing processes.
• You may currently hold the title of Operational Cyber Developer / ‘Cyber Engineer’ in another organisation
• Comfortable approaching novel, highly complex technical problems.
• Able to thrive within a multidisciplinary environment that includes both researchers and developers.
• Experienced in mentoring and supporting junior team members.

• Proficiency in high‑level languages such as Python
  .
• Experience with low‑level languages, including C and Rust
  .
• Understanding of assembly or other low‑level architectural internals.
• Background in building offensive security or red‑team tooling
  .
• Knowledge of system internals on major platforms (e.g.,
  Windows
  , Linux
  , Android
  , iOS
  ).
• Familiarity with automated build and CI/CD systems such as Azure Dev Ops
  , Jenkins
  , or Git Hub Actions
  .
• Requires Security Clearance to a high level