Vulnerability Researcher: Exploit Discovery for Apple

Lex; Zürich; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple's Security Engineering & Architecture organization in Zürich seeks a highly skilled security researcher to conduct vulnerability research across Apple software, firmware and hardware, including iOS/macOS components. You will analyze kernel and user-land, boot ROMs, firmware and hardware, collaborating with teams and vendors to protect billions of devices.

Role emphasizes exploiting vulnerabilities to understand attack surfaces, requiring robust technical skills and a passion for securing

Qualifications

• Proven experience in vulnerability research and binary exploitation.
• Excellent understanding of common vulnerability classes and exploitation techniques.
• Creative & effective problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability research on Apple software, firmware and hardware components.
• Analyze and exploit vulnerabilities to assess security and defensive gaps.

Skills

Vulnerability research

Binary exploitation

Reverse engineering

C/C++

Python

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Job description

Apple's Security Engineering & Architecture organization in Zürich seeks a highly skilled security researcher to conduct vulnerability research across Apple software, firmware and hardware, including iOS/macOS components. You will analyze kernel and user-land, boot ROMs, firmware and hardware, collaborating with teams and vendors to protect billions of devices.

Role emphasizes exploiting vulnerabilities to understand attack surfaces, requiring robust technical skills and a passion for securing