Research Engineer, Android Security

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

Job summary

Samsung Research America in Mountain View seeks an Android security engineer to research, design, and architect new security features and analysis tools for Samsung mobile products. The role keeps pace with security trends, threats, and defensive strategies across devices and services.

The engineer will guide teams, review code for secure practices, and apply AI to security workflows while pursuing patentable innovations and publications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; or 3+ years with a Master's; or a PhD; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience in computer security as demonstrated by academic publications, security experience, CVEs, or tools to analyze programs.
• Holistic understanding of the Android software stack with deep Android framework security knowledge.
• Understanding of threats facing smartphones such as malware, ransomware and spyware.
• Knowledge of cryptography, secure coding, and exploit mitigations.
• Experience applying AI to security workflows and research.

Responsibilities

• Propose novel security features and vulnerability analysis tooling for Samsung’s smartphones.
• Work with product management teams to refine proposals.
• Design and architect security features.
• Communicate feature motivations and designs clearly to stakeholders and reach agreement.
• Provide expert security guidance to global development teams and ensure security requirements are met through the development process.
• Perform security review of code and ensure secure coding practices.
• Keep up-to-date with latest security features and vulnerability reports on mobile devices.
• Understand and leverage AI to streamline work.
• Research and innovate security through patents and publications.

Skills

Android security

Secure coding

Cryptography

Exploit mitigations

AI in security workflows

Vulnerability analysis

Security research

Education

Bachelor's degree; or 3+ years with a Master's; or a PhD

Job description

Samsung KNOX™ (https://www.samsungknox.com/ ) is Samsung’s guarantee of security, and a secure device gives you the freedom to work and play how, where, and when you want. Samsung Knox consists of a highly secure platform built into a variety of Samsung devices, including Samsung’s mobile phones and laptop computers. Come join the Samsung Knox team and help us define and develop the future role of security for Samsung devices and services!

Position Summary:

In this position, the Android security engineer will research, ideate, design, and architect new security features and security analysis tools for Samsung’s mobile products. The engineer will keep up-to-date with security features, analysis, vulnerability reports, and trends in the mobile phone industry, and design appropriate defenses.

Position Responsibilities:

• Propose novel security features and vulnerability analysis tooling for Samsung’s smartphones
• Work with product management teams to refine proposals
• Design and architect security features
• Communicate feature motivations and designs clearly to stakeholders and reach agreement
• Provide expert security guidance to global development teams and ensure security requirements are met through the development process
• Perform security review of code and ensure secure coding practices
• Keep up-to-date with latest security features and vulnerability reports on mobile devices from various sources such as social media and blogs
• Understand and leverage AI to streamline work
• Research and innovate security through patents and publications

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree; or 3+ years with a Master's degree; or a PhD; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• 5+ years of related experience
• Experience in computer security as demonstrated by one or more of:
  • Academic publications
  • Academic or industry experience in security
  • Vulnerability disclosures, such as CVEs):
  • Tools developed to analyze computer programs
• A holistic understanding of the Android (or alternate mobile phone) software stack, with deeper technical knowledge in Android framework security, access controls, and internals
• Understanding of latest threats facing smartphones such as advanced malware, ransomware, and spyware
• Knowledge of cryptography, secure coding, and exploit mitigations
• Understanding of and experience with applying AI to security workflows and research

Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The base pay range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.

Base Pay Range

$163,600 - $224,600 USD

Additional Information

Disclosure of Trade Secrets

Samsung has a strict policy on trade secrets. In applying to Samsung and progressing through the recruitment process, you must not disclose any trade secrets of a current or previous employer.

Essential Job Functions

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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