iOS Vulnerability Researcher

Interrupt Labs

$100K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Arlington, VA
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in vulnerability research or offensive security.
  • Proficiency in modern programming languages, specifically Python and Rust.
  • Familiarity with low-level programming in C, Swift, C++, and Objective C.
  • Experience with reverse engineering ARM64 binaries using tools like IDA and Frida.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a keen interest in learning and exploration.

Responsibilities

  • Identify vulnerabilities in Apple platforms through static and dynamic analysis.
  • Develop Proof-of-Concepts for discovered vulnerabilities.
  • Utilize common VR toolsets and in-house developed tools for research.
  • Present findings in a clear and accessible manner to various stakeholders.
  • Engage in ongoing training and attend conferences to enhance skillsets.

Benefits

  • 25 days of paid vacation plus federal holidays.
  • Annual performance-based bonus.
  • 401k matching program up to 4%.
  • Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Budget for training and attending conferences.
  • Access to an employee assistance program.
  • Organized 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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