Mobile App Reverse Engineer - API Specialist

S2T AI - AI-Powered Investigations; India; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Continuous learning opportunities

Collaborative team atmosphere

Job summary

A leading tech firm in India seeks a skilled Mobile App Reverse Engineer to tackle challenging projects in API analysis and mobile security. You'll intercept mobile app traffic, reverse-engineer APIs, and develop solutions while leveraging AI tools for efficiency. This full-time position offers a flexible work environment and a chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in an innovative team focused on data acquisition solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with proxy tools for intercepting and analyzing mobile traffic.
• Experience with mobile app decompilation and code analysis tools.
• Solid understanding of HTTP/HTTPS protocols and authentication methods.
• Ability to analyze and bypass API security measures.

Responsibilities

• Intercept and analyze mobile app traffic to identify API endpoints.
• Reverse engineer undocumented APIs to understand data structures.
• Develop bypasses for API security measures.
• Integrate AI tools to enhance analysis and code generation.
• Create data extraction pipelines from mobile applications.

Skills

Proxy tools (Burp Suite, Charles, Fiddler, mitmproxy)

Mobile app decompilation tools (jadx, Ghidra, Frida)

HTTP/HTTPS protocols and SSL/TLS

API security measures bypass

AI-powered tools

Job description

Mobile App Reverse Engineer - API Specialist

We are seeking a skilled and resourceful developer with expertise in reverse engineering mobile applications and their network traffic. The ideal candidate will analyze undocumented APIs, implement secure bypasses, and develop robust data extraction solutions. You'll have the autonomy to select your preferred tools and programming languages based on your technical strengths.

Responsibilities

• Intercept and analyze mobile app traffic using tools like Burp Suite, Charles Proxy, or Wireshark to identify API endpoints and authentication mechanisms
• Reverse engineer undocumented APIs from mobile applications to understand data structures and security implementations
• Develop robust bypasses for API security measures including certificate pinning, obfuscation, and anti‑debugging techniques
• Leverage and integrate AI tools to accelerate analysis, code generation, and problem‑solving processes
• Create stable and efficient data extraction pipelines from mobile applications
• Document findings and maintain a library of API implementations for team knowledge sharing

Requirements

• Strong experience with proxy tools (Burp Suite, Charles, Fiddler, mitmproxy) for intercepting and analyzing mobile traffic
• Experience with mobile app decompilation and code analysis tools (e.g., jadx, Ghidra, Frida)
• Solid understanding of HTTP/HTTPS protocols, SSL/TLS, and authentication methods
• Ability to analyze and bypass API security measures including token‑based authentication
• Enthusiasm for incorporating AI‑powered tools to enhance productivity and innovation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Android/iOS app analysis and modification techniques
• Familiarity with certificate pinning bypass methods and proxy configuration
• Knowledge of anti‑bot detection mechanisms and how to circumvent them
• Background in information security, penetration testing, or vulnerability research
• Experience with data parsing and ETL processes
• Track record of using AI tools to streamline development workflows

Why Join Us?

• Work on technically challenging projects requiring creative problem‑solving
• Flexible work environment with remote opportunities
• Continuous learning with exposure to cutting‑edge mobile security techniques and AI integration
• Collaborative team focused on innovative data acquisition methods

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

If you enjoy the challenge of reverse engineering complex systems, have a knack for understanding how mobile apps communicate with their backends, and are excited about using AI tools to accelerate your work, we want to talk to you!