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Offensive Security Engineer, Device

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You will perform vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and red team exercises against devices and systems. You will simulate advanced attacks on hardware, firmware, and software, develop proof-of-concept exploits, and demonstrate the impact of discovered vulnerabilities. You will review designs, code, and configurations with engineering teams and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate risks. You will manage third-party security audits and the bug bounty program and research emerging threats, techniques, and tools to keep device security capabilities current.

Responsibilities

  • Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of devices and systems
  • Conduct red team exercises and simulate advanced attacks against hardware firmware and software
  • Develop proof-of-concept exploits to demonstrate vulnerability impact
  • Review designs code and system configurations and provide actionable security recommendations
  • Manage third-party security audits and the bug bounty program
  • Research emerging threats techniques and tooling to improve device security capabilities

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in offensive security roles such as penetration testing vulnerability research or red teaming with a focus on embedded systems or devices
  • Strong understanding of hardware security concepts including secure boot JTAG SWD on-device tamper detection and SoC architectures
  • Experience with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro Ghidra or Radare2 and debugging tools like GDB
  • Familiarity with offensive security tooling such as Metasploit Burp Suite and Kali Linux
  • Expertise in Linux security including secure configurations kernel hardening and system monitoring as well as OP-TEE and Android security frameworks
  • In-depth knowledge of secure coding practices cryptographic principles and attack mitigation strategies
  • Proven track record of identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in embedded systems firmware or IoT devices
  • Nice-to-have experience with hardware hacking techniques such as PCB analysis chip-off attacks or side-channel attacks

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Monthly phone reimbursement or company device
  • Daily DoorDash credit for in-office meals
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Mental health benefits
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Life insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Professional development stipend
  • Flexible time off

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