Android Security Profile

HP; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HP in Bengaluru, India, seeks an Android Security Specialist with deep expertise in platform security, app hardening, and AOSP customization. You will design, implement, validate and maintain robust security controls across OS and app layers, working closely with platform engineers and OEM partners.

The role emphasizes SELinux, Secure Boot, verified boot, Android Keystore, Binder IPC security, and vulnerability remediation in a highly collaborative, cross-functional team environment.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of work experience in security engineering or related field.
• Experience securing Android platforms, system services and apps.
• Knowledge of SELinux, boot processes and Android cryptography.
• Collaborates with platform engineers, OEMs and security teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, validate and maintain Android security controls across system and app layers.
• Work with platform engineers, OEM partners and security teams to mitigate threats.
• Analyze security logs and low-level crashes to improve resilience.
• Document security requirements and ensure secure OTA update processes.

Skills

Android platform security

AOSP internals

Application security

SELinux policy development

Secure Boot & Verified Boot

Certificate pinning

Android Keystore

Binder IPC security

Static security testing

Dynamic security testing

OTA security

Arm TrustZone

TEE

Android framework customization

Agile methodology

API

C++

Java

Linux

Full stack development

Debugging

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors or higher in CS/IS

Tools

Android build system

Job description

Android Security Profile Description - Role: Android Security Specialist with deep expertise in platform security, application hardening, and AOSP customization. Experienced in securing Android frameworks, system services, and native layers with strong knowledge of SELinux policies, Secure Boot & Image signing, Binder IPC security and Android 16 platform changes. Involves working closely with platform engineers, OEM partners, and security teams to design, implement, validate and maintain robust Android security controls across system and application layers. Passionate about building resilient mobile ecosystems and preventing exploitation at both app and OS levels.

Core Competency Android Platform Security (AOSP) Strong experience in AOSP internals Application Security Architecture SELinux Policy Development & Debugging Secure Boot & Verified Boot Certificate Pinning/Provisioning on Android devices Android Keystore & Hardware-backed security Binder IPC Security & Permission Enforcement Static & Dynamic Security Testing Secure OTA Updates Android Framework Customization Strong Working experience on Arm TrustZone & TEE Android build system Knowledge & Skills Agile Methodology Application Programming Interface (API) C++ (Programming Language) Computer Science Debugging Full Stack Development Java (Programming Language) Linux Software Development Software Engineering Strong debugging skills at system and native levels Ability to analyze low-level crashes and security logs Proactive security mindset Strong documentation and communication skills Experience working in cross-functional teams

Education & Experience Recommended Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence. Typically has 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in systems engineering, computer programming language, or a related field.

Impact & Scope Impacts function and leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives.

Complexity Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors

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