Ethical Hacker - Hardware (Embedded/IoT)

TL;DR

Ethical Hacker - Hardware (Embedded/IoT): Leading security assessments of embedded and IoT devices with an accent on physical attack surfaces, firmware analysis, and hardware-level exploitation. Focus on proving vulnerabilities in silicon, firmware, and board layouts through hands-on bench work and rigorous manual testing.

Location: Must be based in Canada or Texas, USA

Company

hirify.global is a cybersecurity consulting firm specializing in advanced, manual penetration testing to uncover vulnerabilities that automated tools miss.

What you will do

• Plan and execute end-to-end hardware penetration tests on embedded and IoT devices.
• Exploit on-board debug interfaces (JTAG, SWD, UART) to gain code execution or memory access.
• Perform firmware extraction and reverse engineering using tools like Ghidra, IDA, and Binwalk.
• Analyze physical attack surfaces, including side-channel analysis and fault injection.
• Write high-quality technical reports and present actionable remediation advice to clients.
• Contribute to internal lab tooling, methodology development, and knowledge-sharing.

Requirements

• Must be based in Canada or Texas, USA.
• Strong electronics fundamentals with the ability to read schematics and datasheets.
• Hands-on soldering experience, including SMD rework and chip removal.
• Demonstrated experience with debug interfaces and firmware extraction from real devices.
• Proficiency in Python and basic C for embedded code analysis.
• Familiarity with core bench instruments like logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and multimeters.

Nice to have

• Experience with side-channel analysis or fault-injection (e.g., ChipWhisperer).
• Knowledge of RF/wireless protocols (BLE, SDR, Wi-Fi).
• Familiarity with secure boot chains, TEEs, and HSMs.
• PCB design experience (KiCad/Altium).
• Relevant certifications (OSCP) or published security research.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-stakes hardware engagements.
• Ongoing offensive security training and professional mentorship.
• Competitive compensation with growth opportunities.
• Corporate benefit plans and GRRSP with matching (Canada).
• Flexible work environment focused on technical excellence.