Vulnerability Researcher, SEAR
Core
Conducting vulnerability research and binary exploitation on Apple software, firmware, and hardware components to identify security flaws.
Role type
Senior IC vulnerability researcher (binary exploitation)
Builds
Security assessments for iOS, macOS, boot ROMs, firmware, and hardware across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV
Domain
Consumer electronics / Operating systems / Hardware security
Required skills
vulnerability research, binary exploitation, reverse engineering, security architecture analysis, tool development, C, C++, Python, Swift, Objective-C
Preferred skills
knowledge of macOS/iOS security architecture, experience with IDA Pro, Ghidra
Responsibilities
Analyzing and exploiting vulnerabilities in kernel and user-land environments, evaluating security of boot ROMs and firmware, collaborating with diverse teams and vendors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC