Android Malware Researcher: Threat Intelligence & Analysis

Alice; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alice in London is seeking an experienced Researcher to join our team dedicated to Android malware research. This role offers the opportunity to conduct comprehensive malware analysis, detect emerging threats, and contribute to our understanding of the Android threat landscape.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, a reliable team player, and possess strong technical skills in Android malware analysis, including reverse engineering and writing detection rules.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years in Android/Windows/Mac/Linux research
• Experience with reverse engineering tools and decompilers (e.g. JADX, JEB, IDA Pro, Ghidra)
• Familiarity with instrumentation tools like Frida or debugging tools such as GDB/LLDB
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols
• Must have a valid international government-issued photo ID for identity verification and global client interaction

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth Android malware research and reverse engineering
• Detect and document emerging Android malware trends and attack vectors
• Analyze Android applications for malicious behavior
• Write detection rules and develop automation processes for Android malware identification
• Collaborate with team members and share knowledge across departments
• Perform static and dynamic analysis of Android malware samples
• Document findings and contribute to threat intelligence reports

Skills

Android malware analysis

Reverse engineering

Frida / GDB

Networking basics

English reporting

Tools

JADX

JEB

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Job description

Alice in London is seeking an experienced Researcher to join our team dedicated to Android malware research. This role offers the opportunity to conduct comprehensive malware analysis, detect emerging threats, and contribute to our understanding of the Android threat landscape.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, a reliable team player, and possess strong technical skills in Android malware analysis, including reverse engineering and writing detection rules.