Lead Vulnerability Researcher
Core
Lead vulnerability research initiatives for complex wireless and embedded systems, defining methodologies and serving as a primary technical point of contact for government programs.
Role type
Senior IC vulnerability researcher (wireless/embedded) with leadership responsibilities
Builds
Vulnerability research projects and exploits for resilient embedded/wireless systems
Domain
Cybersecurity, wireless communications, embedded systems
Required skills
vulnerability research, reverse engineering, CNO development, decompilers (Ghidra/IDA Pro/Binary Ninja), assembly languages (x86/ARM/MIPS), OS internals, network protocols (TCP/IP/UDP/HTTP), debugging (GDB/WinDBG), technical leadership
Preferred skills
defeating mitigations (ASLR/DEP/CFG), cellular standards (4G/5G), low-bandwidth protocols (CAN bus/RS485), published research, client-facing technical lead experience
Technologies
Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, GDB, WinDBG
Responsibilities
Lead large-scale vulnerability research projects, architect research strategies for undocumented systems, mentor junior researchers, interface with customers to translate mission needs, implement new tools and automation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties