Research Engineer for Cyber Defence

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Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analyses of advanced malware, firmware and complex software stacks
• Analyse embedded hardware and document the results in clear technical reports
• Design and develop scalable frameworks for analysis and reverse engineering
• Take responsibility for analysis tasks and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team
• Contribute to research and innovation initiatives in the field of cyber defence
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen national cyber defence capabilities
• Support secure, sovereign and mission-critical systems in the context of national security

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or equivalent practical experience
• Practical experience in reverse engineering complex software or hardware systems
• Experience with industry-standard reverse engineering tools and debugging techniques
• Excellent understanding of x86/x64, ARM and MIPS assembly as well as low-level system architectures
• Basic knowledge of hardware and electronics (e.g. PCB fundamentals and signal debugging) is an advantage
• Experience in building automations, tools or analysis pipelines (e.g. scripts and frameworks)
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to communicate complex results clearly
• Very good English skills; German is an advantage
• Swiss citizenship or eligibility for a security clearance in the national context