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Security Researcher – R&D Team
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Role overview Conduct security research focused on methods for examining encrypted data in digital forensics. The work spans software encryption, hardware-assisted protection in mobile devices, and proprietary cloud protocols, with research findings contributing to software development. You’ll collaborate with a remote team and help improve its working practices.
Responsibilities - Research techniques for accessing encrypted data in forensic examination contexts. - Analyze software encryption, mobile device protections, and proprietary cloud protocols. - Reconstruct program logic using reverse-engineering methods. - Develop prototypes to explore and evaluate research ideas. - Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to team processes.
Requirements - Thorough knowledge of reverse-engineering methods. - Experience with disassemblers and debuggers; examples include IDA, Radare2, WinDbg, GDB, and LLDB. - Ability to prototype and use scripting languages such as Python. - Ability to work with remote teams and learn new technologies. - Strong spoken and written English.
Nice to have - A degree in computer science, information security, or a related field. - Experience in security research, ethical hacking, penetration testing, or malware analysis. - Background in reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or embedded systems exploit development. - Experience with bootloaders, ARM TrustZone, or cryptographic systems spanning components such as a Linux kernel and hardware crypto engine. - Additional language skills.
Benefits and work setup - Flexible hours and location may be available. - Professional development opportunities and a focus on work-life balance. - Compensation includes salary and performance-related bonuses. - The selection process includes a practical task.