Senior Software Engineer at Belay Technologies – Fort Meade, Maryland

Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2019, runner up in 2020 and a finalist in 2021!

Belay Technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our intel team. This Software Engineer will focus on improving the tools and workflows used by reverse engineers. The role involves enabling automation and AI-assisted capabilities for reverse engineering tasks, with a focus on binary analysis, disassembly, and workflow optimization for complex software and devise platforms.
Responsibilities:

• Design and implement tooling enhancements to support reverse engineering workflows
• Extend or integrate reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro and Ghidra
• Develop automation for common reverse engineering tasks, including analysis and documentation
• Apply AI-assisted techniques to binary analysis, annotation, and pattern identification
• Support reverse engineering of Linux-based network devices and embedded platforms
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and address real-world reverse engineering challenges

Candidates should have the following qualifications: 

• TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
• 12 yrs., B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional yrs. in place of B.S.

Candidates are required to have the following skills:

• Hands-on experience with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro or Ghidra
• Hands-on experience with AI- or LLM-powered developer tools, including chat-based interfaces or automated coding agents
• Strong understanding of low-level software concepts (assembly, binaries, memory, calling conventions)
• Experience developing software tools, scripts, or plugins to support analysis workflows
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language commonly used in RE workflows

Candidates are desired to have the following skills:

• Experience reverse engineering Linux-based network devices or embedded systems
• Familiarity with firmware analysis, bootloaders, and networking protocols
• Experience applying automation or AI techniques to reverse engineering tasks
• Knowledge of Python or similar scripting languages used in RE tooling

Perks and Benefits:

• 8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday,11 paid holidays and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay's volunteer program
• 10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one
• $5,000 annual training/tuition
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• 100% company-funded HSA
• Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)
• Dental coverage including orthodontia
• Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded
• Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes
• Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more!

At Belay, we are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally. We believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. Several factors influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, education, specific skills and competencies and certifications. Belay offers a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits and perks, a flexible work-life balance, and career development.

Salary Range: $190,000 to $240,000

Belay Technologies is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington area). Belay Technologies specializes in systems automation and full stack development. Belay Technologies provides leading technology and engineering solutions to the DoD, as well as state-of-the-art commercial products. We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems administrators, database engineers and other tech services. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.