Embedded Systems Vulnerability Researcher
Interrupt Labs · Basingstoke, United Kingdom · On-site
Posted Sep 18, 2026
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We’re searching for vulnerability researchers to join our industry leading team focused on reverse engineering, vulnerability research and exploit development against a variety of embedded systems. This role provides opportunities to target software, hardware and protocols for consumer IoT, drones, vehicles, networking equipment and more.
The role:
You’ll have access to our hardware lab and the equipment you need to perform firmware extraction, hardware analysis and exploitation.
You’ll reverse engineer firmware and identify security vulnerabilities using a range of static and dynamic techniques.
You’ll analyse custom protocols and extend or develop tooling to do so.
You’ll assess and understand the exploitability of vulnerabilities found and how they could be leveraged for capability development.
You’ll develop unique exploits and capabilities to perform a variety of effects.
You'll need to present your findings in a useful and accessible way to others.
You'll join a highly collaborative team of experienced vulnerability researchers and have access to training and conferences to refine and hone your skills.
You’ll have very few meetings; we work on challenging technical problems and allow this to be our focus.
The ideal candidate:
Direct experience performing reverse engineering and vulnerability research on embedded devices.
Experience or interest in exploit and capability development.
Always curious about technology and how things work.
Applicants must be eligible for at least SC UK Government security clearance.
Salary:
Packages are competitive and differ according to researcher experience. Full details can be discussed upon an invitation to interview.
Life at Interrupt Labs
We know that what draws people to offensive security work is the research itself but we also think the people doing that work deserve to be properly looked after. Here's what that looks like in practice… Rewarded for the work you do
Annual bonus up to 15% based on company performance - when Interrupt does well, that gets shared across the team, not kept at the top.
6% matched pension
4x base salary Death in Service, so your family has a financial safety net without you having to think about it.
Salary sacrifice EV scheme, so going electric is more affordable through your pay.
Low-interest loans up to £10,000, for whatever life throws at you - big purchases, unexpected costs, or just breathing room.
Taking care of you
Private medical insurance with access to private GP consultations, mental health cover and various therapies cover (chiropractic treatment, osteopathy, acupuncture, homeopathy, podiatry/chiropody and up to two consultations with a dietician).
Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 confidential support.
Enhanced cycle to work scheme which can be used for a bike valued up to £10,000.
Time to switch off
25 days annual leave, rising by a day each year up to 28, plus bank…