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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 expert researchers and engineers focusing on securing embedded devices. This role highlights building scalable back-end systems to process millions of device telemetry messages, contributing to OS/firmware tooling, and supporting hardware Reverse Engineering workflows. Responsibilities include developing software to patch RTOS kernel functions for device integrity validation, and maintaining tooling such as open-source projects (e.g., OFRAK) with demos for conferences. This role supports both full-time and paid internships. US citizenship is required; active security clearance is a bonus. Primary locations: Manhattan (NYC) or Northern Virginia via hybrid arrangements.

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Remote Conditions

Hybrid arrangements may be available; otherwise on-site in Northern Virginia.

Salary

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Benefits

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Tech Tags

C##Embedded SystemsFirmwarePythonReverse EngineeringRtosSecurity

Date Listed

01 April, 2026 (3 months ago)
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