Lead the technical strategy for offensive security across TP‑Link’s embedded product portfolio, conducting advanced penetration tests, vulnerability research, and tool development.
Compensation
Salary Range: $220,000-$230,000
Responsibilities
Define and execute enterprise technical strategy for penetration testing of embedded devices and IoT ecosystems
Lead complex, high‑risk penetration tests and architecture‑level security assessments
Conduct vulnerability research, develop proof‑of‑concept exploits, and analyze root causes
Establish threat‑modeling practices and advise on secure design decisions
Architect and develop custom security tools, fuzzing harnesses, and automated testing platforms
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Security, or related field
As a Reverse Engineer, you'll contribute to a team that works hands on with state-of-the-art UAS electronics and systems.
Compensation
$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Responsibilities
Perform basic analysis and evaluation of applications in support of the team's work on new technologies
Contribute to a team that works hands on with state-of-the-art UAS electronics and systems
Perform basic analysis and evaluation of applications in support of the team's work on new technologies
Lead product security architecture across TP‑Link’s networking, smart home, and connected‑device portfolio.
Compensation
$195,000-$205,000
Responsibilities
Set the security architecture strategy for TP‑Link’s connected‑device products.
Develop security requirements, reference architectures, and design patterns that engineering teams can use.
Lead threat modeling and security reviews for major products, platforms, and features.
Guide security from first design through end of support, including manufacturing and device provisioning.
Provide technical direction for device identity, secure boot, roots of trust, code signing, key management, and secure updates.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a closely related technical discipline is required.
Master’s degree in a relevant technical field is a plus.
Support current and future reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and cyber tool development projects across various domains supporting the US national interest.
Locations (2)
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Reston, Virginia, United States
Compensation
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $220,000.00
Responsibilities
Define and evolve software architecture for embedded, real-time, and kernel-mode systems to enable cyber effects.
Assess hardware and software for security vulnerabilities using a breadth of technologies and techniques.
Develop software that meets behavior and security requirements for tailored applications.
Integrate software capabilities with other tasks or groups to improve performance or behavior requirements.
Create new tools and systems to detect and exploit vulnerabilities and system weaknesses.
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