Research Engineer, Android Security

Samsung Research America

$163K — $224K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or 3+ years with a Master's; PhD acceptable; equivalent experience considered
  • 5+ years of related experience in security engineering
  • Demonstrated experience in computer security through publications or industry work
  • Holistic understanding of the Android software stack and framework security
  • Knowledge of current threats like malware and ransomware
  • Familiarity with cryptography and secure coding practices
  • Experience applying AI to security workflows and research

Responsibilities

  • Propose innovative security features for Samsung smartphones
  • Collaborate with product teams to refine security proposals
  • Design and architect comprehensive security features
  • Effectively communicate designs and constraints with stakeholders
  • Provide expert guidance to global development teams on security
  • Conduct security reviews of code and promote secure coding standards
  • Stay current with security trends and vulnerabilities in mobile technology

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards programs
  • Annual bonus eligibility
  • Generous benefits package
  • Motivational rewards to foster engagement
  • Support for work-life balance through various initiatives
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

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

Required Skills:
  • 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


Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The base pay range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors-including the role's function and location as well as the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.

Base Pay Range

$163,600-$224,600 USD

Additional Information

Disclosure of Trade Secrets

Samsung has a strict policy on trade secrets. In applying to Samsung and progressing through the recruitment process, you must not disclose any trade secrets of a current or previous employer.

Essential Job Functions

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.

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