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Not all superheroes wear capes, but if you do wear the cape of embedded protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, JTAG, SWD and possible attacks on them, then don't forget to reach out to us.\nIf you have knowledge of wireless communication, including expertise in radio protocols such as BLE and ZIGBEE, as well as familiarity with SDR and understanding of the associated attack surfaces pertaining to these wireless communication protocols, coupled with proficiency in MQTT and CoAP, along with knowledge on penetration testing of these protocols.\nWho we are?\nPayatu is a GPTW certified company where we strive to create a culture of excellence, growth and innovation that empowers our employees to reach new heights in their careers. We are young and passionate folks driven by the power of the latest and innovative technologies in IoT, AI/ML, Blockchain, and many other advanced technologies. 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