
Research Engineer, Android Security
Samsung Research America5 hours ago
Mountain View, CA, USASenior
Base Salary
$164k - $225k/yr
Responsibilities
- Propose security features and vulnerability-analysis tooling for Samsung smartphones.
- Design and architect Android security features.
- Collaborate with product management to refine proposals and reach agreement with stakeholders.
- Provide expert security guidance to global development teams and ensure security requirements are met.
- Review code for security and promote secure coding practices.
- Monitor mobile-device security features, vulnerability reports, and industry trends.
- Apply AI to security workflows and research.
- Research and innovate through patents and publications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years with a Master's degree, or a PhD, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- At least 5 years of related experience.
- Computer security experience demonstrated through academic publications, academic or industry security experience, vulnerability disclosures such as CVEs, or computer-program analysis tools.
- Holistic understanding of the Android or alternative mobile-phone software stack, including deeper knowledge of Android framework security, access controls, and internals.
- Understanding of smartphone threats including advanced malware, ransomware, and spyware.
- Knowledge of cryptography, secure coding, and exploit mitigations.
- Experience applying AI to security workflows and research.
Benefits
- Annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits.
- The position is performed in an office setting.