Embedded Security Researcher at PlaxidityX

Herzliya, Tel-Aviv District, Israel -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Security Research, Penetration Testing, Automotive ECUs, Offensive Research, Red Teaming, Data Science, AI, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity Principles, Python, C/C++, Execution, Feature Engineering, Linux Internals, Automotive Protocols

Industry

Computer and Network Security

Description

PlaxidityX is looking for a brilliant Security Researcher to join our elite team. In this role, you will combine offensive research with product innovation. You will conduct in-depth research and penetration testing on Automotive ECUs, uncovering vulnerabilities at both the hardware and software levels. Additionally, you will act as the "Red Team" for our vehicle protection systems, simulating sophisticated attacks to ensure our detection capabilities stay ahead of global threats. What You’ll Do: ECU & Low-Level Research: Conduct deep-dive security research into Automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs). Automotive Offensive Research: Analyze automotive protocols and architectures to identify, develop, and implement end-to-end attack vectors. Red Teaming: Serve as the internal adversary for our vehicle protection products. You will execute attacks to validate detection efficacy and provide the offensive "ground truth" needed to improve our security logic. Collaborate with Data Scientists: Work closely with our Data Science teams to fine-tune AI-based detection features, helping to translate complex exploit behaviors into actionable data features. Requirements Offensive Mindset: Proven experience in exposing and exploiting vulnerabilities in complex systems. Embedded Expertise: Hands-on research experience with embedded/low-level systems. Network Communication Expertise: Deep understanding of the logic and vulnerabilities within network protocols and the ability to implement functional attacks against them. Security Fundamentals: Strong grasp of cybersecurity principles, including cryptography. Programming: Strong scripting and development skills in Python (for research/tooling) and C/C++ (for exploit development). Execution: A "get-things-done" attitude; self-driven and thrives in fast-paced, problem-solving environments. Advantages Data Science & AI: Experience working with data teams, understanding of feature engineering, or experience fine-tuning AI models based on security domain expertise. OS Internals: High level of expertise in Linux / QNX / Android internals (both user and kernel space). Product Security: Experience building or testing Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) or EDR/XDR platforms. Automotive Knowledge: Understanding of automotive-specific protocols (CAN, Automotive Ethernet, UDS, etc.) and the ability to implement functional attacks against them.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth research and penetration testing on Automotive ECUs, uncovering vulnerabilities at both the hardware and software levels. Act as the 'Red Team' for vehicle protection systems, simulating sophisticated attacks to ensure detection capabilities stay ahead of global threats.