Embedded Security Researcher

Octasic; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership discount

Stock options purchase program

Public transit reimbursement

Shower on premises

Beverages and snacks free daily

Job summary

Octasic in Montreal, Canada seeks an EmbeddedSecurityResearcher to advance hardware and software security in wireless platforms. You will work on embedded systems, analyze components, and collaborate across teams.

The role emphasizes vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and protocol analysis (Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth), with opportunities to build research tools and shape security recommendations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience; 5–7 years preferred.
• Experience as Vulnerability Researcher or Security-oriented Embedded Software Developer.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems hardware/software architecture (ARM64, MIPS).
• Hands-on experience with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth protocols.
• Experience with reverse engineering tools (Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, Frida).
• Knowledge of embedded Linux, firmware, and debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability research and analysis on embedded systems.
• Perform reverse engineering on software, firmware, and protocols.
• Analyze, decode, and test wireless protocols, including Wi‑Fi and BLE.
• Identify, reproduce, and validate security flaws.
• Design and develop tools, scripts, or analysis methods to accelerate research activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to propose robust solutions.
• Document research findings, methods used, and technical recommendations.

Skills

Vulnerability Research

Security-focused Embedded Systems

ARM64

MIPS

Wi-Fi & Bluetooth protocols

Reverse engineering

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Frida

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Frida

Job description

Founded in 1998, Octasic is a privately held company headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with Research and Development facilities in Canada and India and a global sales support network. Octasic is a leading provider of SoCs (System on Chip), software and hardware integrated platforms for the global wireless and multimedia gateway markets. Our hardware and software platforms are the foundation for next-generation wireless systems for Defense, Law Enforcement and National Security Agencies.

We choose Octasic for:

• A workplace at the cutting edge of technology to be in contact with wireless technology experts in a growing company;
• Competitive compensation (salaries, benefits, gym membership discount, stock options purchase program, public transit reimbursement, shower on the premises and beverages and snacks free every day);
• Work-life balance;
• Friendly and collaborative work atmosphere and many social activities all year long;
• Working for a company involved in its community;
• Proximity to various public transportation services (Angus Shuttle, 10 min. walk from Prefontaine station).

About the role:

Are you passionate about cybersecurity, the inner workings of embedded systems, and wireless protocol analysis? Do you enjoy solving complex problems, pushing the limits of your technical understanding, and finding innovative solutions to challenging technical issues? We would like to meet you.

As part of the growth of our R&D team, we are looking for an EmbeddedSecurityResearcher to contribute to advanced technology projects involving embedded systems, wireless communications, and the analysis of hardware and software components.

What you'll do:

• C onduct vulnerability research and analysis on embedded systems and connected platforms;
• Perform reverse engineering activities on software, firmware, and communication protocols;
• Analyze, decode, and test wireless protocols, including Wi-Fi and BLE;
• Participate in the identification, reproduction, and validation of security flaws;
• Design and develop tools, scripts, or analysis methods to accelerate research activities;
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to understand technical challenges and propose robust solutions;
• Document research findings, methods used, and technical recommendations.

Qualifications:

• M inimum of3 years of relevant experience, with a preference for candidates with5 to 7 years of experience;
• Experience in a role such as:
• Vulnerability Researcher
• Security-oriented Embedded Software Developer
• Strong understanding of embedded systems and their hardware and software architecture (ARM64, MIPS);
• Hands-on experience with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communication protocols;
• Experience with mobile operating systems (iOS, Android);
• Knowledge of embedded Linux environments, firmware, and debugging tools;
• Experience with reverse engineering tools (Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, Frida, etc.);
• Knowledge of computer security applied to embedded systems is a strong asset;
• Knowledge of cellular protocols (LTE, 5G) or software-defined radio systems (SDR) is an asset.

Assets:

• I ntellectual curiosity and passion for technical investigation;
• Strong versatility and ability to quickly learnnew technologies;
• Perseverance when facing complex or ambiguous problems;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;