Offensive Embedded Security Engineer - Vulnerability Research - Red Team

An Offensive Embedded Security Engineer - Vulnerability Research - Red Team at Lucid is responsible for analyzing embedded firmware, discovering vulnerabilities, and collaborating with various teams to implement secure practices. Key tasks include reverse-engineering ARM code, developing custom fuzzing frameworks, and conducting emulation tests to optimize security assessments. Your role will also involve keeping up with the latest trends in embedded security and sharing insights with your team.

To qualify for the Offensive Embedded Security Engineer - Vulnerability Research - Red Team position at Lucid, candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with a preference for a Master's degree. Experience in embedded systems security, firmware analysis, and vulnerability research is essential, alongside familiarity with reverse engineering tools, fuzzing, and scripting languages like Python or C/C++.

Essential technical skills for the Offensive Embedded Security Engineer - Vulnerability Research - Red Team at Lucid include proficiency in firmware analysis for both bare-metal and Linux-based systems, reverse engineering knowledge, experience with tools like IDA Pro or Ghidra, and ability to perform fuzzing and taint analysis. Experience with emulation tools like QEMU is also highly valued to recreate hardware environments for testing.

Collaboration is crucial for an Offensive Embedded Security Engineer - Vulnerability Research - Red Team at Lucid. You will work closely with hardware, software, and broader security teams to identify vulnerabilities and guide secure development practices. This teamwork is essential for integrating your research into the development lifecycle and ensuring that security measures are thorough and effective across all levels of the vehicle systems.

The salary range for the Offensive Embedded Security Engineer - Vulnerability Research - Red Team position at Lucid is between $154,000 and $211,750 annually. This range reflects the company's commitment to compensating team members based on their skills, experience, and the value they bring to the organization.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects where you analyzed embedded firmware. Mention the tools you used, such as IDA Pro or Ghidra, and provide examples of vulnerabilities you discovered and addressed. Highlight your understanding of both high- and low-level analysis, showing how your expertise could benefit Lucid.

Discuss your methodology for identifying vulnerabilities in embedded systems. Talk about the importance of designing custom fuzzers, conducting taint analysis, and the processes you use to document and demonstrate findings. Be sure to emphasize the impact your research has on improving overall security posture.

Provide examples of projects where you've utilized QEMU or similar emulation tools. Discuss how you set up the environment, what you learned from the emulation process, and how it influenced your testing and analysis outcomes. Focus on specific problems you solved through emulation.

Share your strategies for staying informed about the latest trends and techniques in embedded security. This could include attending conferences, participating in workshops, or engaging in online communities. Mention how you implemented new insights in your past work, reflecting your proactive approach to learning.

Talk about a specific instance where you automated testing tasks using scripting in Python or C/C++. Describe the problem you were addressing, the tools you developed, and the positive impact this automation had on the testing process, particularly in terms of efficiency and accuracy.

Enumerate the tools and techniques you frequently use for reverse engineering ARM code, such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja. Discuss your familiarity with ARM instruction sets and how you leverage these tools to identify vulnerabilities in embedded systems.

Emphasize your communication skills and examples of how you’ve effectively collaborated with diverse technical teams. Share instances where cross-team discussions led to valuable insights that enhanced security practices or product integrity.

Select a relevant example where you identified a significant vulnerability. Describe the methodology you used to document and demonstrate the issue, including the remediation strategies you proposed. Highlight how your efforts ultimately contributed to improving system security.

Discuss your proficiency in specific scripting languages, such as Python or C/C++. Provide examples of how you’ve utilized these languages for scripting tasks related to firmware analysis, automation of testing processes, or developing custom tools to enhance security assessments.

Articulate your motivations for applying to Lucid specifically. Share your passion for electric vehicles and sustainability, and how your skills in embedded security align with Lucid's mission to push the boundaries of luxury and innovation in automotive technology.