iOS Vulnerability Researcher

Interrupt Labs; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days vacation

Annual bonus

Matched 401k up to 4%

Healthcare, dental, vision

Training budgets

Employee assistance program

Company socials

Job summary

Interrupt Labs is seeking a remote security researcher focused on identifying vulnerabilities in Apple platforms. You will use static and dynamic analysis to discover issues, then develop PoCs and present findings in an accessible way to colleagues.

The role includes opportunities for internal and external training and attendance at conferences to continually refine your skills. The ideal candidate has experience in Python and Rust, strong low-level debugging abilities, and expertise in ARM64

Qualifications

• Experience developing tools and PoCs in Python and Rust.
• Debugging and low-level programming (C, Swift, C++, Objective-C).
• Reverse engineer ARM64 binaries using IDA, Binary Ninja and Frida.

Responsibilities

• Identify vulnerabilities in Apple platforms using static and dynamic analysis.
• Develop PoCs for identified vulnerabilities.
• Present findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Access to internal and external training and conferences to sharpen skills.

Skills

Python

Rust

Low-level debugging

ARM64 reverse engineering

PoC development

Tools

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Frida

Job description

The role:

• You'll join our team looking to identify vulnerabilities in Apple platforms using both static and dynamic analysis techniques.
• You'll develop Proof-of-Concepts for vulnerabilities identified.
• You'll use common VR toolsets such as fuzzers, LLMs and reverse engineering tools; as well as have access to custom tooling built in-house (along with developing your own!).
• You'll need to present your findings in a useful and accessible way to others.
• You'll have access to internal and external training and conferences to refine and hone your skillsets.

The ideal candidate:

• Developed tools and proof of concepts in a modern programming language such as Python and Rust.
• Skills in debugging and hacking around with low level or other relevant languages such as C, Swift, C++, Objective C, etc.
• Ability to reverse engineer ARM64 binaries using common toolsets such as IDA, Binary Ninja and Frida.
• Interest and a passion in learning new things, taking them apart, and getting stuck into new problems and challenges.

Desirable technical experience:

• Research on the low-level internals of Apple platforms, including topics such as runtime internals, platform security features and exploit mitigations.
• Reverse engineering and vulnerability research on userland components on Apple platforms including XPC protocols, private frameworks and userland system daemons.
• iOS application reverse engineering and bug hunting, looking for weaknesses, logic bugs and memory corruption issues.
• Kernel or system level software internals and vulnerability research, for example XNU code review or IOKit reverse engineering and exploitation.

Salary:

Packages are competitive and differ according to researcher experience. Full details can be discussed upon an invitation to interview.

Perks and benefits:

• 25 days paid vacation + federal holidays
• Annual bonus based on company targets
• Matched 401k scheme up to 4%
• Healthcare, dental and vision cover
• Training and conference budgets
• Employee assistance program
• Company socials throughout the year

The location:

This is a remote role so the successful candidate can be based anywhere in the USA, or indeed the world!

Interrupt Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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