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Embedded Security Engineer / Vulnerability Researcher (Embedded Systems) (m/f/d)

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First seen on this site 2026-09-22, open 4 days.
Posted 2026-04-14 · read from workday

We are looking for a curious and technically strong Embedded Security Engineer / Vulnerability Researcher to join our software vulnerability analysis team. In this role, you will break, analyze, and harden embedded systems used in next‑generation products. This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy digging deep into firmware, hardware behavior, and attack surfaces — whether your background comes from embedded development, security research, or hands‑on hacking of real systems. If you like understanding how systems really work, finding unexpected behavior, and thinking like an attacker, this role is for you. What You Will Do Analyze embedded software and systems for security vulnerabilities during product development Explore and validate potential attack paths across firmware, boot flows, and system interfaces Perform hands‑on security testing using static and dynamic analysis techniques Support product security assessments and certification‑related security activities Investigate security incidents and vulnerability reports in collaboration with PSIRT and development teams Research and experiment with new or emerging attack techniques against secure embedded systems Advise development teams on concrete, practical security improvements Contribute to innovation by challenging assumptions and identifying systemic weaknesses What You Bring Technical Background Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field Strong foundation in embedded systems or low‑level software engineering Practical experience with C; exposure to assembly (ARM or RISC‑V) is…