Security Researcher / Systems Hacker

Riverside Research is seeking a Security Researcher / Systems Hacker to contribute to applied research projects, including ideation, planning, execution, and transition. The researcher will design and implement innovative solutions to customer problems related to systems software security, prototype and evaluate features, and collaborate with team members on debugging programs and reviewing papers.

Requirements

• Thesis-based MS degree with 3+ years experience or PhD degree
• Strong systems software development fundamentals, including proficiency with C/C++, Assembly, and Python
• Knowledge of principles in computer architecture, operating systems, and compilers
• Experience working inside a large project, including source code version control, documentation, debugging, toolchains, and build systems
• Strong grasp on the research process, including reading and writing academic papers, and ideation for inventing solutions to hard problems
• Superior written and verbal communications skills
• Must be eligible to obtain a Top Secret security clearance

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefit packages
• Paid time off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Health insurance