San Francisco, CA. On site. Full time.
About the jobAdvantra is partnering with an early stage cybersecurity startup in San Francisco to hire a Security Researcher to secure firmware in critical embedded systems.
About the roleYou will analyze and exploit firmware to uncover vulnerabilities in embedded systems. You will develop and execute reverse engineering, fuzzing, and penetration testing techniques. You will collaborate with founders, engineers, and AI teams to translate findings into actionable security improvements and product features. You will work directly with customers to understand challenges and deliver solutions.
Responsibilities Reverse engineer firmware binaries using tools like Ghidra, Binary Ninja, or IDA Pro.
Design and execute targeted fuzzing campaigns to stress-test firmware systems.
Develop custom exploit chains including ROP, heap exploitation, and memory corruption.
Collaborate with engineering and AI teams to improve product interfaces and dashboards.
Research emerging threats and attack methodologies for internal R&D.
Build prototypes to validate design concepts and technical constraints.
Gather and incorporate customer feedback to improve product performance.
Document vulnerabilities, exploits, and technical findings clearly.
Contribute to internal and external security communities.
3+ years professional experience in software engineering or embedded systems.
Proficiency in C, C++, or Rust programming languages.
Demonstrated expertise in firmware reverse engineering and penetration testing.
Hands-on experience with tools like Ghidra, Binary Ninja, or IDA Pro.
Strong understanding of low-level hardware/software interactions.
Experience with exploit development techniques such as ROP or heap exploitation.
Ability to work directly with customers to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in embedded systems.
Experience in fast-paced startup or small engineering team environments.
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Participation in CTF competitions or security challenges.
Knowledge of symbolic execution and adversarial testing.
Experience integrating security findings into product development.
Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and vulnerability management.
Experience developing dashboards or user interfaces for security reporting.
Competitive base plus equity.
How to applyEmail careers@theadvantra.com with links to shipped work and a short note on what you owned. Company name shared after the intro.
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