Senior Software Researcher; TS​/SCI Polygraph

Yellow Duck Technologies is seeking a cleared Senior Software Researcher to support advanced software analysis, vulnerability research, and security-focused development efforts.

• Analyze software, systems, and architectures to identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Conduct security research and support exploit development efforts.
• Develop and test solutions to validate technical findings.
• Analyze system components, interfaces, and protocols.
• Document research findings, methodologies, and technical results.
• Collaborate with researchers and developers on complex technical challenges.

• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. An additional 4 years of experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong proficiency in C, Python, and Assembly (ASM).
• Deep understanding of software vulnerabilities and secure coding best practices.
• Strong understanding of distributed architectures and protocol analysis between disparate system components.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

Yellow Duck Technologies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or class.