Senior Software Engineers - Mobile Device Security

Df F

United States

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 205,000

Full time

23 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexible work
Competitive compensation
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Job summary

Df F is seeking Senior Software Engineers to build and maintain backend infrastructure and threat detection for mobile devices. You will develop scalable algorithms for Android and iOS, update detection strategies against zero-day exploits, and collaborate with product and security teams to meet strategic goals.

You will mentor junior engineers and drive improvements in performance, reliability, and scalability in a hybrid work environment within the United States.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, preferably with a security-oriented focus.
  • Proficiency with Go, Python and Rust.
  • Familiarity with continuous integration workflows and containerization (Docker).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to discuss complex topics with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritizing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and implementation of scalable threat detection algorithms and frameworks for Android and iOS.
  • Proactively update threat detection strategies to address zero-day exploits in the wild.
  • Collaborate with product and security teams to align with goals and requirements.
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of learning.
  • Improve performance, reliability, and scalability of developed solutions.

Skills

Security-focused
Go
Python
Rust
CI/CD
Communication

Tools

Docker

Job description

Senior Software Engineers - Mobile Device Security

We are looking for an experienced software engineer to play a crucial role in building and maintaining our backend infrastructure with a focus on writing new and improving existing threat detection algorithms for the detection of zero-day exploits targeting mobile devices - ensuring reliability, performance and scalability both in contained on-premise environments as well as for off-premise solutions using cloud technologies.

Responsibilities:
  • Play a leading role in the design and implementation of robust, scalable threat detection algorithms and frameworks for the Android and iOS platforms.
  • Proactively update threat detection algorithms and strategies to stay ahead of zero-day exploits used in the wild targeting mobile devices and adapt to OS-level platform changes.
  • Collaborate with product and security teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals and product requirements.
  • Mentor junior engineers, share knowledge, and foster a culture of continuous learning.
  • Drive improvements in performance, reliability, and scalability of developed solutions.
Requirements:
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, preferably with a security-oriented focus.
  • Experience with and knowledge of Go, Python and Rust.
  • Familiarity with continuous integration (CI) workflows and containerization (e.g., Docker).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to discuss complex topics with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritizing multiple tasks.
Preferred:
  • Experience using IDA Pro and/or other similar reverse engineering tools.
  • Previous work in an information security-focused role.
  • Previous work at a relevant government agency.
What we offer:
  • Finance: Highly competitive compensation package;
  • Career Development: Further your career by joining a team of established and experienced security experts;
  • Work Environment: Hybrid flexible work as part of a global team;
  • Opportunities to learn new skills and grow professionally;
  • Startup Innovation Culture: Be an essential part of bringing new products to market and making a difference.
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