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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

We are seeking a talented and motivated computer science graduate to join our team to work in the intersection of software security, binary analysis, reverse engineering and fuzzing. In this role, the person will be responsible for designing and implementing new techniques and tools to analyze the security of emerging technologies

   

Requirements:

• The applicant needs to have a Masters or Bachelor degree in Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Strong understanding of formal methods, embedded systems, and low-level programming languages (e.g., C/C++).

• Solid knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, and hardware/software interaction.

This is a grant-funded position and continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of funding, and programmatic needs. Employment is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time, subject to applicable university policies and procedures.

 

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