Embedded Exploitation Engineer​/AI​/Startup

Overview

A startup backed by tier-1 US VCs and industry leaders is looking for exceptional Embedded Exploitation Engineers with a strong background in reverse engineering embedded firmware and bare-metal systems. You will identify and exploit vulnerabilities in embedded systems, IoT devices, and real-time operating systems. You will reverse engineer firmware to map attack surfaces, discover bugs, and develop reliable exploits. The role involves moving from purely manual research toward developing AI systems.

Due to the type of role, all candidates must be eligible for security clearances. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in embedded systems, IoT devices, and real-time operating systems.
• Reverse engineer firmware to map attack surfaces and discover bugs.
• Develop reliable exploits and contribute to AI-driven research and tooling.
• Own systems end to end in a startup environment, wearing multiple hats and navigating ambiguity.

This role is onsite in Washington DC, 5 days a week. Full relocation support is provided.

• 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering.
• Strong reverse engineering with embedded firmware and bare-metal systems work.
• Deep understanding of ARM, MIPS or other embedded architectures.
• Extensive experience with vulnerability research with CVEs, advisories, or offensive work on embedded targets.
• Engineering experience at xAI, Anthropic, Scale, Palantir, or similar high-bar AI companies.
• Strong C/C++ skills for low-level exploit development.
• Proficiency with hardware debugging and firmware extraction (e.g., JTAG, UART, SPI/I2C).
• Experience with RTOS platforms is a big plus.
• All candidates must be eligible for security clearance.

• Equity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Much more