Full-Time Research Engineer Position in Android Systems Security

Fundación IMDEA Networks; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 38.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IMDEA Networks Institute in Madrid is inviting applications for a full-time Research Engineer position in Android systems security. You will contribute to research software and analysis tools within the Internet Analytics Group, focusing on mobile security, cybersecurity, and Linux-based development.

This role offers hands-on experience in an international research setting under renowned faculty, with opportunities to publish and collaborate.

Formación

• University degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python and Java.
• Experience with database management (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• Good written and spoken English.
• Linux, Git, and software engineering best practices.
• Web development and UI design.
• Static software analysis and reverse engineering

Conocimientos

Python

Java

English

Web development

Linux

Git

Database management

Educación

University degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Herramientas

SQL

NoSQL

Descripción del empleo

Full-Time Research Engineer Position in Android Systems Security

Internet Analytics Group

Deadline for receipt of applications: September 24, 2026 23:59 AoE (25 September 2026, 13:59h)

The Internet Analytics Group (IAG) at IMDEA Networks Institute is offering a full-time research engineer position for highly motivated graduates interested in gaining research experience in Android security, mobile systems, and cybersecurity. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of research software and analysis tools as part of ongoing projects in mobile and network security.

Requirements

• University degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python and Java.
• Experience with database management (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• Good written and spoken English.
• Linux, Git, and software engineering best practices.
• Web development and UI design.
• Static software analysis and reverse engineering

The position offers

The opportunity to gain hands-on research experience in an international research environment under the supervision of Dr. Narseo Vallina-Rodriguez and Vinuri Bandara, with the possibility of contributing to research publications. Please note that this position requires on-site work at IMDEA Networks and does not support remote or hybrid arrangements.

IMDEA Networks Institute aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Until a balanced ratio of men and women has been achieved at the institute, preference will be given to women if applicants have similar qualifications. IMDEA Networks Institute actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (anti-discrimination). People with disabilities who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.