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Principal Engineer, Cybersecurity

Bellevue, Washington, USFull-time$128k2026-10-16 → 2026-11-10
Based in United States

Core

Lead end-to-end device security assessments, penetration testing, and digital forensics for mobile and IoT devices (CPEs, hotspots, routers, modems) to identify and mitigate risks.

Role type

Principal Engineer, Cybersecurity (Device Security)

Builds

Proactive device security measures, solutions, and strategies for mobile and IoT devices

Domain

Telecommunications, IoT, Embedded Systems, Cybersecurity

Required skills

Device security assessments, Penetration testing, Digital forensics, Security automation, Threat modeling, Security engineering, Security incident management, AI tools, Leadership

Preferred skills

Python, C++, C#, PHP, Shell scripting, 4G LTE/5G architecture, Cloud environments, Containerized applications, CISSP/CISM/CRISC certifications

Technologies

Ghidra, IDA Pro, dotPeek, Burpsuite, Nmap, hashcat, OllyDbg, ChatGPT, Claude

Responsibilities

Lead device security assessments and penetration testing across IoT devices; Develop proactive security measures and strategies; Collaborate with engineering teams and OEMs to integrate security practices; Conduct digital forensics on compromised devices; Drive strategic security initiatives and compliance; Define and evolve security assessment methodology and tooling roadmap; Mentor junior and mid-level security engineers

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership