Offensive Security Researcher, Kernel & Embedded Security
Core
Conduct offensive security research on Apple's kernel, firmware, and embedded security layers to find and fix vulnerabilities before exploitation.
Role type
Senior IC offensive security researcher (kernel/embedded)
Builds
Vulnerability research, binary exploitation, security tooling, and ML-based security analysis for Apple products
Domain
Consumer electronics / Operating system security
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Vulnerability research, binary exploitation, fuzzing, memory corruption analysis, race condition analysis, use-after-free analysis, AI/ML application for security, reverse engineering, tool development
Preferred skills
Kernel internals knowledge, firmware/boot ROM analysis, embedded processor security, C/C++/Python/Swift/Objective-C, IDA/Ghidra
Technologies
LLMs, Machine Learning, IDA, Ghidra, iOS, macOS
Responsibilities
Conduct vulnerability research across OS kernels, boot ROMs, firmware, and secure enclaves; develop and use state-of-the-art security tools; collaborate with engineering teams to strengthen privileged layers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
