Sr. Software Engineer (Digital Forensics Focus) at CAT Labs Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Software Development:
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of our digital asset recovery platform.
  • Develop front-end web UIs using modern tech stacks.
  • Design and build back-end microservices on AWS cloud infrastructure.
  • Develop secure and efficient APIs to facilitate platform functionality.
  • Design and implement scalable database models for reliable data storage and retrieval.
• Digital Forensics:
  • Identify and parse various disk images, archives, file systems, and file formats.
  • Extract artifacts from databases and reverse engineer binary data structures.
  • Brute force passwords, recover keys, and decrypt ciphertext.
  • Develop advanced pattern matching algorithms.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Continuously seek opportunities to optimize existing workflows for efficiency, speed, and accuracy.
  • Stay updated with the latest advancements in relevant technologies and explore their potential applications.
• Documentation and Communication:
  • Produce clear and comprehensive technical documentation (code comments, design docs, etc.) to describe the platform’s internals and operational procedures.
  • Foster open communication with team members to ensure knowledge sharing and effective collaboration.

Qualifications: Required:

• Minimum 5 years of software development experience with at least 3 years of back-end development expertise and 2 years of digital forensic experience.
• Expertise in multiple programming languages including TypeScript, Python, and Go.
• Experience with modern web development using Angular, Node.js, and relational databases.
• Expertise in AWS cloud architecture and infrastructure including microservice design and containerization.
• Experience designing, building, and scaling production-grade Swagger/OpenAPI and database solutions.
• Expertise with Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android file systems.
• Experience with modern encryption libraries including OpenSSL, LibreSSL, JCA/JCE, Libgcrypt.
• Experience with SQL database queries and advanced regex pattern matching.
• Experience with continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in an agile environment.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in GovTech or highly-regulated environments.
• Familiarity with machine learning algorithms and computer vision techniques.
• Familiarity with blockchain integrations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Benefits:

• Salary Range: $150,000 – $180,000 a year (Actual compensation within this range will depend upon the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and level of impact in the role).
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Unlimited vacation time to recharge and explore passions.