iOS Vulnerability Researcher

Interrupt Labs

$100K — $150K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in vulnerability research and offensive security on Apple platforms.
  • Proficient in developing tools and proof of concepts with programming languages such as Python and Rust.
  • Skilled in debugging and hacking using low-level languages like C, Swift, C++, and Objective C.
  • Experience in reverse engineering ARM64 binaries using tools like IDA, Binary Ninja, and Frida.
  • Demonstrated passion for learning and tackling new challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Identify vulnerabilities in Apple platforms using static and dynamic analysis techniques.
  • Develop Proof-of-Concepts for identified vulnerabilities.
  • Utilize VR toolsets such as fuzzers, LLMs, and custom in-house tools.
  • Present findings in an accessible manner to team members and stakeholders.
  • Engage in continuous training and attend conferences to enhance skills.

Benefits

  • 25 days paid vacation plus federal holidays.
  • Annual bonus based on company performance.
  • 401k match up to 4%.
  • Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Allocated budget for training and conference attendance.
  • Access to an employee assistance program.
  • Regular company social events throughout the year.
Full Job Description
We are looking for experienced and passionate people who have a background in vulnerability research, offensive security and reverse engineering on Apple platforms.

The role:

  • You'll join our team looking to identify vulnerabilities in Apple platforms using both static and dynamic analysis techniques.
  • You'll develop Proof-of-Concepts for vulnerabilities identified.
  • You'll use common VR toolsets such as fuzzers, LLMs and reverse engineering tools; as well as have access to custom tooling built in-house (along with developing your own!).
  • You'll need to present your findings in a useful and accessible way to others.
  • You'll have access to internal and external training and conferences to refine and hone your skillsets.


The ideal candidate:

  • Developed tools and proof of concepts in a modern programming language such as Python and Rust.
  • Skills in debugging and hacking around with low level or other relevant languages such as C, Swift, C++, Objective C, etc.
  • Ability to reverse engineer ARM64 binaries using common toolsets such as IDA, Binary Ninja and Frida.
  • Interest and a passion in learning new things, taking them apart, and getting stuck into new problems and challenges.


Desirable technical experience:

  • Research on the low-level internals of Apple platforms, including topics such as runtime internals, platform security features and exploit mitigations.
  • Reverse engineering and vulnerability research on userland components on Apple platforms including XPC protocols, private frameworks and userland system daemons.
  • iOS application reverse engineering and bug hunting, looking for weaknesses, logic bugs and memory corruption issues.
  • Kernel or system level software internals and vulnerability research, for example XNU code review or IOKit reverse engineering and exploitation.


Salary:

Packages are competitive and differ according to researcher experience. Full details can be discussed upon an invitation to interview.

Perks and benefits:

  • 25 days paid vacation + federal holidays
  • Annual bonus based on company targets
  • Matched 401k scheme up to 4%
  • Healthcare, dental and vision cover
  • Training and conference budgets
  • Employee assistance program
  • Company socials throughout the year


The location:
This is a remote role so the successful candidate can be based anywhere in the USA, or indeed the world!

We aim to respond to all candidates via email within a week of their application. Please note that emails may go to your spam or junk folder.

Department Mobile Locations USA Remote status Fully Remote

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