Remote C++ Reverse Engineer – Data Recovery & Backup Systems

Location: Remote (Open to global candidates)
Employment Type: Full-Time Contractor or Employee
Overview:
DriveSavers is seeking an experienced Reverse Engineer with deep expertise in C++ and binary analysis to support our data recovery and backup system tooling initiatives. This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on analyzing proprietary backup formats and developing advanced recovery tools that allow us to retrieve critical customer data from damaged or inaccessible systems.

Responsibilities:

• Reverse engineer proprietary binaries using tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja
• Design and implement custom file carvers, extractors, mergers, and repair utilities
• Analyze complex backup systems and develop robust methods for data extraction and recovery
• Write performant, low-level code in C++ (additional experience in Python or Rust is a plus)
• Collaborate with engineering teams to validate tool output and improve recovery workflows

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in reverse engineering, binary analysis, or file system internals
• Strong proficiency in C++ with a focus on low-level systems programming
• Familiarity with backup software formats, storage metadata, or raw data reconstruction
• Experience with debugging, disassembly, and unpacking techniques
• Bonus: Background in malware analysis, incident response, or forensics

Additional Information:

• This is a remote position open to candidates worldwide
• Availability for collaboration during some U.S. business hours is preferred
• Confidentiality and data security are critical—background screening may be required

Interested?
If you have the skills and are looking for a challenging remote role in data recovery, reach out directly for more information.