Embedded Systems Security Researcher

Founded in 1998, Octasic is a private company headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with R&D facilities in Canada and India, as well as a global network of sales support. Octasic is one of the leading providers of SoC (System on Chip), software, and integrated hardware and software platforms for the global wireless and multimedia gateway markets. Our hardware and software platforms are the foundation of next-generation wireless systems for Defense Forces, Police Services, and National Security Agencies.

Why choose Octasic?

• A cutting-edge work environment, in contact with domain experts, in a growing company;
• Competitive working conditions (salaries, benefits, a paid week between Christmas and New Year's Day, gym subscription discounts, share purchase program, public transport reimbursement program, on-site showers, free snacks and beverages);
• Comprehensive insurance coverage (medical, dental, telemedicine);
• A friendly and collaborative work atmosphere with several social activities throughout the year;
• Working within a company engaged in its community (fundraising for Le Phare Enfants et Familles);
• Proximity to various public transportation services (Angus sector, ten minutes' walk from Préfontaine metro station).

About the position

Are you passionate about cybersecurity, the inner workings of embedded systems, and wireless protocol analysis? Do you enjoy solving complex problems, pushing the limits of your technical understanding, and finding innovative solutions to complex issues? We want to meet you.

As part of our R&D team's growth, we are looking for an Embedded Systems Security Researcher to contribute to advanced technological projects involving embedded systems, wireless communications, and hardware and software component analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform research and vulnerability analysis on embedded systems and connected platforms;
• Conduct reverse engineering activities on software, firmware, and communication protocols;
• Analyze, decode, and test wireless protocols, including Wi-Fi and BLE;
• Participate in identifying, reproducing, and validating security flaws;
• Design and develop analysis tools, scripts, or methods to accelerate research work;
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to understand technical issues and propose robust solutions;
• Document research results, methods used, and technical recommendations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, with a preference for candidates with 5 to 7 years of experience;
• Experience in a role such as:
• + Vulnerability Researcher;
• + Reverse Engineer;
• + Security-oriented Embedded Software Developer.
• Solid understanding of embedded systems, their hardware and software architecture (ARM64, MIPS);
• Practical experience with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communication protocols;
• Experience with mobile operating systems (iOS, Android);
• Knowledge of embedded Linux environments, firmware, and debugging tools;
• Programming experience (C/C++, Python, ...);
• Experience with reverse engineering tools (Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, Frida, ...);
• Knowledge of computer security applied to embedded systems, an asset;
• Knowledge of cellular protocols (LTE, 5G) or software-defined radio (SDR) systems, an asset.