
Red Balloon Security is hiring a
Software Engineer Intern
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
Paid internship position aligned with the Software Engineer track. Interns will work with the security research and engineering teams on hands-on projects related to embedded device security, firmware analysis, and tooling. This internship follows the same citizenship requirement and location setup as full-time roles (onsite/hybrid with the NYC and Northern Virginia offices). The program is designed for fast learners who want real-world impact and exposure to challenging hardware/software security problems. Mention Hacker News in your application.Remote
Remote Conditions
Hybrid: on-site in Manhattan, NY or Northern Virginia; some remote work may be allowed per company policy.
Salary
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Date Listed
01 May, 2026 (6 days ago)








