Posted over 5 years ago

Overview

Advanced software development in a large C/C++ codebase.  Build new components and extend existing tooling to meet research project needs. Implement both exploratory research prototypes and high-quality library components and products. Significant experience contributing to large projects, developing software, focus on C and C++.

Responsibilities

A research-oriented software engineer is expected to:


* Study and implement approaches drawn from academic literature or in-house design

* Evaluate the resulting prototype implementation to test its value in addressing the research goals

* Report results to the PI and respond by adapting the prototype to better address research goals

* Contribute to presentations and written reports that keep research sponsors up to date on project progress

* Prepare prototypes for demonstrations and evaluations by research sponsors




Qualifications

Required


* BS in Computer Science or equivalent and 3+ years post-degree experience working in structured systems and/or software development teams, C/C++ or Graduate Degree in Computer Science

* Experience in development activities on large code bases as well as developing software from scratch

* Familiarity with common software architectures, design patterns, and software development life cycle practices 




Preferred


* Knowledge of machine code, especially ARM, x86 or x86-64

* Compiler design, compiler front-end integration, C/C++ parsers

* Knowledge of common LISP

* Static analysis for binaries and/or source code

* Dynamic analysis, program instrumentation, and profiling

* System-administration experience, especially related to security

* Reverse-engineering

* Malware-analysis techniques