Android Developer

Cohere Technology Group; Dulles Town Center (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Virginia seeks an entry-level Android Developer to create software tools for real-time cyber challenges. Responsibilities include end-to-end software design, debugging, and mentoring junior developers. Candidates must understand networks, possess a Top Secret security clearance, and hold a degree in Computer Science. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, mission-focused team.

Qualifications

• Must have a firm understanding of how networks work.
• Experience in UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments.
• Knowledge of Unix kernel internals and OS protection mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Design custom software tools and techniques for the Android platform.
• Diagnose and debug issues using various tools.
• Mentor and lead junior-level developers.

Skills

Development, testing and debugging in Python and C

Network sockets programming

Tracing code execution in WinDbg/gdb/IDA Pro

Reverse engineering native binaries

Working with version control software (git, Gitlab)

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science

Tools

COTS and GOTS tools

Unix environments

Job description

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We are in need of an Android Developer to join our team to solve real-time cyber challenges. Looking for individuals who enjoy working on a mission-focused team that works very closely with our end users. Duties include: design custom software tools and techniques for the Android platform; be responsible for end-to-end design and development of custom software; diagnose and debug issues using both COTS and GOTS tools; have a firm understanding of how networks work; develop documentation pertinent to operating and supporting developed software and techniques; mentor and lead junior-level developers to accomplish mission objectives; and solve real-time cyber challenges.

Place of Performance

• Dulles, Virginia

Required Experience

• Development, testing and debugging Python and C
• Experience in UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments, mission-applicable platforms.
• programming CNO tools and techniques
• Network sockets programming and expert packet-level understanding of IP, TCP, and application-level protocols.
• Tracing code execution in a debugger (WinDbg/gdb/IDA Pro).
• Reverse engineering native binaries.
• Developing proof-of-concept exploit software
• Knowledge of Unix kernel internals, including the OS runtime linker/loader, object file formats (e.g., ELF), file system internals (e.g., NTFS, ext2, btrfs), OS-specific mandatory and discretionary access control mechanisms, and process and thread APIs and data structures
• Understanding of security protection mechanisms (ASLR, DEP, NX), how to defeat them, and how to detect a defeat
• Working with version control software such as git, Gitlab, etc.

Desired Experience

• Experience with native-level mobile development
• Experience with vulnerability analysis
• Experience with assembly, preferably ARM
• Understanding of mobile security protection mechanisms, such as SELinux and application sandboxing
• Objective-C, Swift or C++ programming
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with ever-changing requirements.

Security Clearance

• U.S. government Top Secret security clearance

• Possess a Full Scope Polygraph or ability to obtain one

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science preferred.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales, General Business, and Education

Industries

• Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing