Senior Security Engineer (Reverse Engineering / C++)

Quick Facts

Senior role focused on Reverse Engineering and C++ security engineering.

Description

Designs security architectures and develops cross-platform protection concepts and mechanisms to secure applications against reverse engineering, analysis, and code extraction. Investigates current attack methods and vulnerabilities, assesses technical risks, and derives future-proof protection measures. Applies AI-based tools and agentic workflows to perform code and binary analysis and continuously validates results through automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement platform-independent security protection mechanisms.
• Analyze attack techniques and weaknesses; evaluate technical risks and define effective countermeasures.
• Take technical ownership from concept to implementation, including architecture decisions balancing security, maintainability, and product needs.
• Use AI tools and agents for code/binary analysis, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and automated investigations; critically evaluate outputs and improve agent workflows.
• Develop automated tests and robust test scenarios to continuously verify functionality, robustness, and effectiveness of protection mechanisms.
• Mentor colleagues, conduct reviews, transfer knowledge, and gradually assume technical (and later people) leadership.

Requirements

• Completed degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related discipline (or equivalent qualification)
• Several years of experience in software development, IT security, security research, or a comparable environment
• Experience with compiled code and bytecode
• Practical experience with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, or dnSpy
• Knowledge across areas like obfuscation, decompilation, compiler construction, LLVM/LLVM IR, .NET, Mono, JVM, or Unity
• Experience with AI-assisted development/analysis tools and ability to integrate agents into technical workflows with result validation and privacy-aware handling of data
• Secure C++ skills plus experience with at least one of: C#, Java, Python
• Independent, structured working style and ability to communicate technical decisions clearly to different audiences
• Very good German (C1+) and English (B2+) language skills

Benefits

• Attractive compensation with annual performance-based bonus
• Flexible working time and option for mobile work
• Flexible vacation selection up to 40 days/year
• Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket and JobRad
• Opportunities for internal and external training
• Modern office setup and Du-Kultur with short communication paths