Red Balloon Security <a href=" | ONSITE | Relocation available | Security Researcher / Systems Software Engineer | New York, NY
Our interview process consists of two technical questions;  If you answer/solve the two questions, we bring you to New York to party with us and see if you're culturally a fit for our hax0r culture.
Red Balloon Security is a cyber security company headquartered in NYC. Our mission is to provide embedded device manufacturers with strong host based defense. Embedded devices are the non general-purpose computers that run the modern world. We believe all embedded devices require stronger protection against malware and intrusions. The company was started in 2011.
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Job Description
* Design and implement host-based defense software for black-box embedded devices.   
* Design and implement automated hardware/software testing infrastructure.  
* Conduct offensive and defensive research on embedded hardware and software.
* Contribute to the FRAK (Firmware Reverse Analysis Konsole) framework.
* Perform hardware and software reverse engineering on embedded devices.
* Automate vulnerability identification for embedded software.
Required Skillz
* BA/BS required in computer science, engineering or related major. 
* Proficiency in hardware and software reverse engineering.
* Experience with low-level software design and implementation. 
* Understanding of modern software design and engineering practices. 
* High level of self-initiative and self-motivation.
Preferred Skillz
* Experience with ARM / MIPS / PPC assembly languages. 
* Strong understanding of OS design and implementation. 
* Strong understanding of software vulnerabilities and practical exploitation techniques.
If you think you have what it takes: email jobs @ redballoonsecurity.com subject:"Security Researcher (ycombinator)"