Expertise in C/C++ (C Preferred).
Knowledge of data structures, performance optimization / tuning, multi-threading.
Expertise in at least one scripting language (Python preferred).
Key Responsibilities
Taking Proof of Concept vulnerabilities and extending them into robust, reliable exploits.
Maintaining a CI/CD pipeline for testing framework plugins.
Extending framework features as needed.
Working with vulnerability researchers to integrate proof of concepts into the framework.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with one or more assembly languages (x86, MIPS, ARM, etc).
Experience with hardware reverse engineering.
Experience with real-time embedded systems.
Experience with signal processing.
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Original Posting
September 24, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
