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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

Role focused on securing embedded devices through hands-on security research. Day-to-day tasks include reverse engineering devices and firmware to uncover vulnerabilities, developing automated platforms for hardware reverse engineering (custom hardware, vision models, user interfaces), patching RTOS kernel functions to implement defensive device integrity checks without breaking real-time requirements, and building scalable servers to process millions of device telemetry messages across thousands of connections. You will also maintain and contribute to open-source reverse engineering tools (like OFRAK) and create demos for hacker conferences. This position is part of a broader team effort and may involve collaboration with multiple researchers. Our main office is in Manhattan, with a new office being built in Northern Virginia. US citizenship is required; active security clearance is a bonus.

Remote

Remote Conditions

Hybrid: on-site in Manhattan, NY or Northern Virginia; some remote work may be allowed per company policy.

Salary

Not Specified

Benefits

Not Specified

Tech Tags

C/C++Embedded SystemsFirmware AnalysisKernel DebuggingLinuxOFRAKOpen Source ToolsPythonReverse EngineeringRtosTelemetry

Date Listed

01 May, 2026 (4 months ago)
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