Offensive Security Engineer, Device
Tools for Humanity · San Francisco, CA ·
- Work mode
- Onsite
- Category
- Security
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You will perform vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and red team exercises against devices and systems. You will simulate advanced attacks on hardware, firmware, and software, develop proof-of-concept exploits, and demonstrate the impact of discovered vulnerabilities. You will review designs, code, and configurations with engineering teams and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate risks. You will manage third-party security audits and the bug bounty program and research emerging threats, techniques, and tools to keep device security capabilities current.
Responsibilities
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of devices and systems
- Conduct red team exercises and simulate advanced attacks against hardware firmware and software
- Develop proof-of-concept exploits to demonstrate vulnerability impact
- Review designs code and system configurations and provide actionable security recommendations
- Manage third-party security audits and the bug bounty program
- Research emerging threats techniques and tooling to improve device security capabilities
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in offensive security roles such as penetration testing vulnerability research or red teaming with a focus on embedded systems or devices
- Strong understanding of hardware security concepts including secure boot JTAG SWD on-device tamper detection and SoC architectures
- Experience with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro Ghidra or Radare2 and debugging tools like GDB
- Familiarity with offensive security tooling such as Metasploit Burp Suite and Kali Linux
- Expertise in Linux security including secure configurations kernel hardening and system monitoring as well as OP-TEE and Android security frameworks
- In-depth knowledge of secure coding practices cryptographic principles and attack mitigation strategies
- Proven track record of identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in embedded systems firmware or IoT devices
- Nice-to-have experience with hardware hacking techniques such as PCB analysis chip-off attacks or side-channel attacks
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Monthly phone reimbursement or company device
- Daily DoorDash credit for in-office meals
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Mental health benefits
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Life insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Professional development stipend
- Flexible time off