Research Engineer, Android Security

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, 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.

• 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

At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities.