Android Vulnerability Researcher

TopClearedRecruiting; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Project-based performance bonuses

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a Mobile Vulnerability Researcher to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in mobile devices. This remote role requires proficiency in C/C++ and assembly languages, alongside experience in discovering 0-day vulnerabilities. Candidates will benefit from debugging tool knowledge and a strong grasp of memory corruption mitigations. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible work schedule, making it suitable for skilled professionals worldwide.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C/C++ and assembly languages for ARM and Intel.
• Experience in discovering and exploiting 0-day vulnerabilities.
• Strong knowledge of modern memory corruption mitigations.
• Competence with debugging tools and IDA Pro.

Responsibilities

• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in mobile devices.
• Conduct attack vector enumeration and target analysis.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Assembly language expertise

Knowledge of memory corruption mitigations

Experience with debugging tools

Memory corruption mitigations

Debugging tools

Tools

IDA Pro

Job description

About the job Android Vulnerability Researcher

Mobile Vulnerability Researcher

TopCleared Recruiting is seeking skilled professionals with a passion for vulnerability discovery, reverse engineering, and exploit development to join our Mobile Research team. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely, with no requirement for relocation, allowing you to contribute from anywhere in the world.

Key Responsibilities

As a Mobile Vulnerability Researcher, you will:

• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in mobile devices.
• Conduct attack vector enumeration, as well as static and dynamic target analysis.
• Perform reverse engineering, debugging, vulnerability identification, and exploitation.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation.

Required Skills and Qualifications

We welcome candidates with relevant experience, regardless of formal education or certifications. Qualified applicants should have:

• Proficiency in C/C++ and assembly languages for ARM and Intel (Hexagon and MIPS also considered).
• Proven experience in discovering and exploiting 0-day vulnerabilities on mobile platforms.
• Strong knowledge of modern memory corruption mitigations.
• Competence with debugging tools and IDA Pro.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications will give candidates an advantage:

• Capability to develop SoC exploits without relying on debuggers and minimal runtime information.
• In-depth knowledge of mobile device attack surfaces, including CP, AP, and other critical areas.
• Broad understanding of various vulnerability classes.
• Track record of published research or references for production-grade exploit development.

We offer a competitive base salary, project-based performance bonuses, and a flexible work schedule to suit your needs.