Interrupt Labs
Embedded Systems Vulnerability Researcher

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We’re searching for vulnerability researchers
We’re searching for vulnerability researchers to join our industry leading team focused on reverse engineering, vulnerability research and exploit development against a variety of embedded systems. This role provides opportunities to target software, hardware and protocols for consumer IoT, drones, vehicles, networking equipment and more.
The role:
- You’ll have access to our hardware lab and the equipment you need to perform firmware extraction, hardware analysis and exploitation.
- You’ll reverse engineer firmware and identify security vulnerabilities using a range of static and dynamic techniques.
- You’ll analyse custom protocols and extend or develop tooling to do so.
- You’ll assess and understand the exploitability of vulnerabilities found and how they could be leveraged for capability development.
- You’ll develop unique exploits and capabilities to perform a variety of effects.
- You'll need to present your findings in a useful and accessible way to others.
- You'll join a highly collaborative team of experienced vulnerability researchers and have access to training and conferences to refine and hone your skills.
- You’ll have very few meetings; we work on challenging technical problems and allow this to be our focus.
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The ideal candidate:
- Direct experience performing reverse engineering and vulnerability research on embedded devices.
- Experience or interest in exploit and capability development.
- Always curious about technology and how things work.
- Applicants must be eligible for at least SC UK Government security clearance.
Salary:
Packages are competitive and differ according to researcher experience. Full details can be discussed upon an invitation to interview.


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Perks and benefits:
- 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year up to 28 days + bank holidays
- Annual bonus based on company targets
- Minimum of 6% matched pension
- Training and conference budgets
- Private medical insurance
- Employee assistance program
- 4x death in service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company socials throughout the year
- Free soft drinks, hot drinks, beer and snacks in office
The location:
- Our office is in the centre of Basingstoke and is a 6-minute walk from the train station with easy transport links to and from London.
- We are proud to be accredited with the Workplace Wellbeing Charter.
- Interrupt Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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