Mobile Security Researcher - Android

Role Overview

Join a dynamic team developing and enhancing a vulnerability mining platform focused on Android security. Conduct pioneering research into the latest exploitation technologies, staying abreast of global cybersecurity trends and advanced attack methodologies. Deliver comprehensive vulnerability analysis reports to support cutting-edge research.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred; exceptional candidates without formal qualifications may be considered.
• Strong understanding of Android security fundamentals such as rooting, SELinux, APK signing, screen lock bypass mechanisms (including biometric and PIN/password bypass), and over-the-air updates.
• Experience with identifying and exploiting typical vulnerabilities like heap overflows, use-after-free bugs, process injection, and privilege escalation.
• Sound knowledge of operating system concepts and ARM architecture; proficient coding skills in Java, C, and C++; experience with packaging, decompilation, cracking techniques, shell unpacking, and implementing obfuscation countermeasures including Ollvm obfuscation.
• Expertise in Android device fingerprinting and environmental analysis mitigation techniques.
• Competency in advanced exploitation tactics such as cross-cache attacks, heap grooming, file and process injections, GPU vulnerability exploitation, and bypassing security mitigations.
• Additional advantageous know-how includes cryptography, security protocols, reverse engineering, and fuzz testing techniques.
• Applicants with academic publications in premier security forums or winners of renowned security competitions (e.g., Pwn2Own, Tianfu Cup) will be highly regarded.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Access to a high-standard laboratory research environment comparable to large multinational companies, with a strong focus on innovation and research.
• Adherence to a balanced 4+1 work schedule promoting work-life balance: four days onsite with one day remote work weekly.
• Experience an international and diverse office culture with colleagues from across the globe.