Penetration Tester, Embedded Devices
Core
Perform penetration testing, threat modeling, and security assessments on embedded networking devices and smart home products to identify vulnerabilities and ensure product security certification.
Role type
Junior IC embedded device penetration tester
Builds
Secure embedded Wi-Fi and smart home products for global consumers
Domain
Consumer electronics / IoT / Embedded Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
embedded device security, protocol security design, cryptography, vulnerability assessment, reverse engineering, fuzzing strategies, SAST analysis, C/C++ programming, Python scripting, Bash scripting, PowerShell scripting, security tool usage (Burpsuite, Nmap, Kali, Nessus, Metasploit, IDA, Ghidra)
Preferred skills
OSWP certification, published CVEs
Technologies
Burpsuite, Nmap, Kali, Nessus, Metasploit, IDA, Ghidra
Responsibilities
Perform penetration testing on embedded products to identify vulnerabilities and write detailed reports; Conduct threat modeling and security assessments for specific modules; Manage incident response including investigation, containment, and post-incident analysis; Collaborate on product security certification requirements; Develop security tools, automated testing platforms, and scripts; Participate in SDLC process improvements to embed security; Interpret global cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC
