We are looking for an experienced Low-Level Research & Development Team Lead to lead a team working at the intersection of deep technical research and production-grade software development.
In this role, you will lead complex low-level research efforts, guide engineers through challenging technical problems, and help turn unique research findings into reliable capabilities integrated into Paragon's core product. You will combine hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, research direction, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.
We are looking for a technically strong and hands-on leader who enjoys solving complex problems, researching operating systems and application internals, and building world-unique solutions in a fast, end-to-end environment.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of low-level researchers and developers, providing technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and professional development.
Define research and development priorities, identify new investigation areas, and contribute to the team's technical roadmap.
Drive complex low-level research, reverse engineering, and development efforts across operating systems, applications, and technologies.
Research native OS and application behavior, internal mechanisms, and system-level technologies.
Design and implement production-grade systems in languages such as Go, Rust, C/C++, and Python, integrating research capabilities into Paragon's core product.
Serve as a technical focal point for challenging research and development problems, helping the team overcome obstacles and reach effective solutions.
Guide the team in developing reliable, maintainable, and production-ready solutions from initial research through implementation and integration.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, translating research findings and technical discoveries into actionable product capabilities.
Promote high technical standards, research excellence, and a culture of curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning.
Stay up to date with emerging technologies, operating systems, application architectures, and relevant research areas to maintain the team's technical edge.
Requirements
4+ years of experience in low-level software development, research, reverse engineering, security research, or a similar technical role.
2+ years of experience managing a technical team, while leading projects and mentoring engineers.
Strong hands-on experience with one or more low-level programming languages: C/C++, Rust, Go.
Proven experience in reverse engineering and analyzing complex software.
Hands-on experience with reverse engineering and instrumentation tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, JEB, Frida, or similar.
Deep understanding of operating system internals and system-level mechanisms, particularly Unix-like operating systems.
Proven ability to research unfamiliar technologies and independently investigate complex technical problems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead technical investigations from research through implementation.
Proven experience developing and maintaining production-grade software.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead technical discussions and collaborate effectively across teams.
Ability to learn quickly, independently, and continuously adapt to new technologies and technical domains.
Advantages
Deep knowledge of OS internals and system architecture.
Experience with Android and/or iOS development or research.
Experience with ARM architecture and assembly language.
Experience with debugging and instrumentation tools such as Frida and GDB.
Experience in malware analysis or security research.
Experience leading research initiatives or establishing research methodologies.
Experience working with SQL-based databases.
Experience building complex, large-scale systems.
