Responsible for discovering vulnerabilities in Android systems, analyzing customizations, creating fuzzers, conducting reverse engineering, and mentoring junior researchers.
ELEKS is looking for an Expert/Senior Android Vulnerability Researcher in McLean, Virginia, USA.
ABOUT CLIENT
The project focuses on enhancing national and commercial resilience against mobile threats in the field of cybersecurity. A team of top experts works together to solve the most difficult problems in modern technology.
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
- 5+ years of experience in Android or embedded systems security
- Deep knowledge of Android kernel internals, Binder IPC, TEE/TrustZone, and SELinux
- Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, C/C++, and ARM assembly
- Hands-on experience with browser fuzzing and mobile application vulnerability discovery
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Self-motivated, technically curious, and results-driven
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Discover kernel and system-level vulnerabilities in Android-based operating systems
- Analyze vendor customizations, identify weaknesses in OEM forks, and develop root/privilege escalation exploits
- Create custom fuzzers and tooling for Android IPC (e.g., Binder, HIDL, AIDL)
- Conduct reverse engineering using tools like Frida, Ghidra, and QEMU
- Lead technical engagements with partners and present findings both internally and externally
- Mentor junior vulnerability researchers and provide technical guidance across the team
- Contribute to red team exercises and adversarial simulation projects
WHAT YOU WILL GET WITH ELEKS
- 14 paid days off
- 8 paid sick leaves
- Paid federal US holidays
- Nonpaid leaves
- Medical insurance (including dental and vision)
- Close cooperation with a customer
- Challenging tasks
- Competence development
- 401(k) plan
Top Skills
Arm Assembly
C/C++
Frida
Ghidra
Java
Kotlin
Qemu
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