Software Security Analyst (Embedded Security)

TL;DR

Software Security Analyst (Embedded Security): Performing deep technical analysis of embedded systems to identify vulnerabilities at the hardware/software boundary with an accent on firmware, boot code, and secure design. Focus on uncovering exploitable weaknesses, applying AI-assisted discovery workflows, and collaborating with developers to implement mitigations.

Location: Gratkorn, Austria (Hybrid/Home Office)

Company

hirify.global is a leading semiconductor manufacturer specializing in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications.

What you will do

• Conduct in-depth vulnerability analysis of embedded software, including bare-metal, RTOS, and trusted execution environments.
• Analyze boot flows, privilege boundaries, and security-critical components such as crypto libraries and isolation mechanisms.
• Perform root cause analysis to assess the exploitability and impact of identified weaknesses.
• Develop and apply analysis methodologies using static analysis, fuzzing, and automation.
• Integrate AI-assisted techniques and LLM-based workflows for code analysis and vulnerability discovery.
• Collaborate with development teams to translate security findings into concrete mitigations.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of low-level system behavior, including memory layout, interrupts, and privilege levels.
• Proficiency in C programming and familiarity with ARM and/or RISC-V architectures.
• Experience with assembly-level debugging and analysis.
• Must be based in or able to work from Gratkorn, Austria.

Nice to have

• Experience with reverse engineering, exploit development, or vulnerability research.
• Familiarity with fuzzing, symbolic execution, or static/dynamic analysis tools.
• Knowledge of common vulnerability classes such as memory corruption and side channels.
• Experience with JTAG, trace, or GDB debugging interfaces.
• Rust experience or interest in memory-safe system design.

Culture & Benefits

• Market competitive compensation based on semiconductor industry benchmarks.
• Flexible work arrangements including home office and flexible working time.
• Meal benefits.
• Opportunity to work at the intersection of embedded security and modern AI-assisted analysis.