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# Research Engineer, Android Security

- **Company:** Samsung
- **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $163,600.0 - $224,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Android Software Development, Spyware, Cyber Security, Secure Coding, Malware, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=352e1eea984ccc8f

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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.