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**Job Description:**


The candidate will be working independently as a Software Researcher to identify flaws in software. Additionally, the candidate must be familiar with the latest techniques in vulnerability research and demonstrate their ability to follow best practices. The candidate must be extremely detail oriented when documenting their research. Often, the candidate will be required to write code in C, Python, and Assembly to demonstrate ability to control the flaws.


**Here's what you need:**


+ Minimum eight (8) years experience programming with object-oriented programming languages

+ Minimum five (5) years experience developing Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments OR minimum five (5) years experience developing UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments

+ Experience developing complex programs using, C, C#, C++, Java, or other comparable languages

+ Minimum three (3) leading projects that develop complex software, ensuring a collaborative environment, and configuration management, and

+ Experience implementing software life cycle management (requirements, design, develop, test, validate, deploy).


**Bonus points if you have:**


+ An understanding of OS Internals (any major OS)

+ Experience reading and writing assembly (x86/x64, ARM, MIPS, etc.)

+ Extensive experience with debuggers (WinDBG, GDB, ADB, BDI, etc.)

+ Experience with dynamic and static binary analysis, fuzzing techniques, and source code auditing

+ Strong C, Python, and ASM development experience

+ Demonstrated the ability to self-drive research tasking

+ Motivation to learn complex systems

+ Experience working as a team with researchers and developers


**Security Clearance:**


+ An active TS/SCI with polygraph is required to start


Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York, or Washington State as set forth below and information on benefits offered is here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/your-future-rewards-benefits)


**Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for role:**

California: $136,300 - $256,300

Colorado: $136,300 - $221,200

New York: $126,400 - $256,300

Washington: $145,300 - $235,700


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