Android Security Engineer - Build Next-Gen Mobile Defenses

Samsung-Research-America; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Research America is seeking an Android security engineer to research, design, and architect new security features and analysis tools for Samsung mobile products. You will keep abreast of mobile security trends and defend against evolving threats across devices and services.

The role requires strong Android security expertise, a track record in vulnerability research or disclosures, and the ability to collaborate with global teams to meet security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher and 5+ years in security.
• Strong knowledge of Android security model and internals.
• Experience with vulnerability disclosures and security research.
• Tools and methods to analyze computer programs are valued.

Responsibilities

• Propose novel security features and vulnerability analysis tooling for Samsung smartphones.
• Work with product management teams to refine proposals.
• Design and architect security features for mobile devices.
• Communicate feature motivations clearly to stakeholders and reach agreement.
• Provide expert security guidance to global development teams and ensure security requirements are met.
• Perform security code reviews and promote secure coding practices.
• Stay updated on security features and mobile vulnerability reports from diverse sources.
• Understand and leverage AI to streamline security workflows.
• Research and innovate security through patents and publications.

Skills

Android security

Security analysis

Vulnerability research

Secure coding

AI for security

Cryptography

Android framework security

Publications/ disclosures

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

5+ years experience required

Master's/ PhD beneficial

Tools

Security tooling

Job description

Samsung Research America is seeking an Android security engineer to research, design, and architect new security features and analysis tools for Samsung mobile products. You will keep abreast of mobile security trends and defend against evolving threats across devices and services.

The role requires strong Android security expertise, a track record in vulnerability research or disclosures, and the ability to collaborate with global teams to meet security requirements.