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About Red Balloon Security

Red Balloon Security is a security research and engineering firm focused on securing embedded devices. They work with partners across critical industries and government-funded programs (e.g., DARPA). The team emphasizes hands-on reverse engineering, firmware analysis, OS/kernel security, and developing tooling and demos for conferences.

Job Description

Join our team of experts focused on securing embedded devices. Day-to-day work includes reverse engineering firmware to identify vulnerabilities; developing an automated hardware reverseโ€‘engineering platform; patching RTOS kernel functions to implement device integrity validation without violating real-time requirements; building scalable servers to process telemetry from thousands of devices; maintaining open-source reverse-engineering tools (e.g., OFRAK) and creating demos for conferences. This role supports both full-time and paid internships. US citizenship is required; active security clearance is a bonus. Main office in Manhattan; a new office is being built in Northern Virginia. Remote options may be available with hybrid arrangements.

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Remote Conditions

Hybrid arrangements may be available; otherwise on-site in New York, NY (Manhattan).

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Tech Tags

C##Embedded SystemsFirmwarePythonReverse EngineeringRtosSecurity

Date Listed

01 April, 2026 (3 months ago)
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