[Hiring] Hardware Ethical Hacker @Packetlabs Ltd.

Role Description

Packetlabs is looking for an Ethical Hacker - Hardware to lead security assessments of embedded and IoT devices, focusing on vulnerabilities in silicon, firmware, and board layout.

This role involves:

• Hands-on assessment of embedded systems across various industries.
• Working directly with clients to understand their devices and improve security posture.

Qualifications

• No egos; a humble approach to learning and helping clients.
• Customer-first mentality with excellent communication skills.
• High standard of work and pride in deliverables.
• Ability to dig deeper into findings and understand sensitive environments.
• Comfortable in rapidly changing environments.
• Commitment to continuous learning in cybersecurity.
• Self-motivated and dependable.

Requirements

• Plan and execute end-to-end hardware penetration tests.
• Identify, access, and exploit on-board debug interfaces.
• Extract firmware and analyze it for vulnerabilities.
• Intercept and analyze data on common embedded buses.
• Perform side-channel analysis and fault injection where applicable.
• Reverse engineer firmware and embedded binaries.
• Write high-quality technical reports and present findings.
• Advise clients on practical remediation.
• Build and maintain lab tooling and internal methodology.
• Contribute to research and internal knowledge-sharing.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-stakes hardware engagements.
• Immediate and ongoing offensive security training and mentorship.
• Key role in shaping the growth and methodology of Packetlabs' hardware practice.
• Collaboration with a skilled team of security professionals.
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities.
• Flexible work environment, fully remote within Canada or Texas.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an Information Security, Computer Science, or Computer/Electrical Engineering degree program (or equivalent experience).
• Strong electronics fundamentals and ability to read schematics.
• Hands-on soldering ability and experience with debug interfaces.
• Comfort with core bench instruments.
• Firmware reverse-engineering skills and scripting proficiency in Python.
• Familiarity with common embedded architectures and RTOS/bare-metal concepts.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with side-channel/fault-injection.
• RF and wireless work experience.
• Knowledge of secure boot chains and HSMs.
• PCB design familiarity.
• Published CVEs or conference talks.
• Relevant certifications.