Android Engineer, App Analysis

Data Theorem; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity startup in Toronto is seeking an Android engineer to enhance their automated platform for analyzing Android applications. The role involves developing tools for static and dynamic analysis and collaborating with a diverse engineering team. Candidates should have significant experience in Android development, a solid understanding of mobile technologies, and opportunities for growth are encouraged. Bonus skills in Python, Flutter, and security tools are preferred.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in developing Android applications and tools.
• A good understanding of the Android runtime or a strong interest in learning more about it.
• 3+ years of experience with mobile technologies.

Responsibilities

• Work with the mobile team on tools built to statically analyze APKs for security or privacy issues.
• Improve our dynamic analyzer to detect potential security threats.
• Collaborate with the security research team to develop new security checks for our scanning platform.

Skills

Developing Android applications

Understanding of Android runtime

Interest in learning Android

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Flutter

Python

Xposed

Frida

apktool

androguard

Job description

Data Theorem is an exciting company focused on creating a more secure world for data.

Rooted in a strong engineer-first culture, every employee has an impact on product and direction.

We are searching for exceptional talent pursuing an opportunity to grow and take ownership of projects that resonate most with them.

As an Android engineer, you will be responsible for improving our automated platform for analyzing Android applications at scale, helping Data Theorem’s customers build better, more secure, and more private applications.

You will :

1. Work with the mobile team on tools built to statically analyze APKs for security or privacy issues.
2. Improve our dynamic analyzer, which instruments Android applications to study their behavior during execution and detect potential security threats.
3. Collaborate with the security research team to develop new security checks for our scanning platform.
4. Be an active member of Data Theorem's engineering team across the US, UK, France, and Canada.
5. Enjoy opportunities for growth within a top cybersecurity startup.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Significant experience in developing Android applications and tools.
• A good understanding of the Android runtime or a strong interest in learning more about it.

Bonus points :

• Experience with Flutter and writing tools in Python.
• Experience dissecting Android software using tools like Xposed, Frida, apktool, androguard, etc.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience with mobile technologies.

Note: No information security experience is required; we value software engineering backgrounds.