# Founding Engineer at Metalware

- Company: Metalware (YC S23)
- What the company does: Firmware cybersecurity. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://www.metalware.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco, CA, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $120K to $180K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-01-10
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/metalware/jobs/uNMiZtp-founding-engineer
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/metalware-founding-engineer/

## About the role

We’re looking for founding engineers to drive our product development from the ground floor. You won’t just optimize existing software, you’ll own new features/products to improve and expand our firmware analysis platform.

## What they're looking for

- You are proficient in Rust, C, or C++, and have meaningful experience (personal or professional) in embedded or systems software development
- You are skilled in one or more of the following: Software Engineering, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Research, Machine Learning, LLMs, and Computer Architecture
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline OR 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Solid understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, kernels, drivers, networking protocols, and mathematics
- Experience embedded security, reverse engineering, and tools such as Ghidra, Binary Ninja, or IDA Pro
- Knowledge of emulator frameworks like QEMU, including Tiny Code Generator (TCG)

Tags: Engineering