Client – Automoitve / Automobile

Job Title – Software Security Engineer

Location – Plano, TX – 75024

Duration – 12 Months (Possible Extension)

Overview

• In this role, you will be analyzing embedded system security, developing tools and proof-of-concept exploits and reverse engineering software from bootloaders to userland applications.
• We are looking for candidates who are passionate about system security and understand the landscape of software security defenses and features.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of security requirements specifications against implementation
• Execute penetration testing and reverse engineering of software and firmware
• Communicate complex technical findings, remediation guidance and recommendations
• Develop skills through research on new attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and exploits

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related is strongly desired
• Proficient in C, C++, ARM and/or Python (specifically for writing tools to help tasks)
• Knowledge of core, fundamental security concepts (e.g., cryptography, encryption)
• Knowledge of embedded security features and best practices (e.g., Secure Boot)
• Experience with Linux and other embedded operating systems
• Experience with reverse engineering and binary analysis tools (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra)
• Experience evaluating system security based on standard controls (e.g., SELinux)
• Experience with identifying software security issues and vulnerabilities

Additional Valued Attributes

• Knowledge of software fuzzing techniques and solutions (e.g., BAP, AFL)
• Knowledge of symbolic execution and other advanced binary analyses (e.g. angr)
• Experience with vulnerability analysis using CVSS scoring and CWE types
• Experience in penetration testing and requirements verification
• Experience in performing code audit or assessments