Embedded Vulnerability Researcher - Firmware & Exploits

Inuplands; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Employee clubs and workshops

Discounts to local cultural activities

Job summary

A leading research organization in Cambridge is seeking Cybersecurity professionals to develop tailored solutions for national security challenges. The role involves assessing vulnerabilities, developing secure applications, and creating tools for exploitation. Candidates should have at least 3-5 years of experience in Cybersecurity, familiarity with reverse engineering tools, and proficiency in programming languages like C and Python. The position offers a salary range of $75,000 - $150,000, with benefits focused on work-life balance and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Proficiency with reverse engineering tooling and methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with network stacks and operating system internals.

Responsibilities

• Assess hardware/software for security vulnerabilities.
• Develop software meeting security requirements.
• Create tools to detect and exploit vulnerabilities.

Skills

Curiosity-driven problem solving

Effective communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's in computer science or related field

Tools

Ghidra

IDA

GDB

Python

C++

Job description

A leading research organization in Cambridge is seeking Cybersecurity professionals to develop tailored solutions for national security challenges. The role involves assessing vulnerabilities, developing secure applications, and creating tools for exploitation. Candidates should have at least 3-5 years of experience in Cybersecurity, familiarity with reverse engineering tools, and proficiency in programming languages like C and Python. The position offers a salary range of $75,000 - $150,000, with benefits focused on work-life balance and inclusivity.