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Android Security Researcher
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Android Security Researcher
Android Security Researcher – CoreTech Security Collaboration
About the Role
As an Android Security Researcher, you will conduct innovative research on the Android platform, developing prototypes, performing reverse engineering (both static and dynamic), and testing software to uncover implementation vulnerabilities.
Your expertise in Android internals, application/firmware modification, and security research will enable you to analyse and understand the mechanics of the Android ecosystem, delivering industry-leading findings and actionable solutions to our customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct cutting-edge research on Android internals, including system services, APIs, and device drivers.
- Perform static and dynamic analysis (including Frida scripting) of mobile applications to identify vulnerabilities.
- Develop and customise AOSP (Android Open Source Project) images for research and testing.
- Reverse engineer Android firmware, applications, and network protocols to uncover security risks.
- Research emerging Android technologies, assess their security implications, and design custom proof-of-concept (PoC) solutions.
- Contribute to network forensics, software reverse engineering, and software reverse engineering (SRE) analyses.
- Build and patch Android APKs for forensic and security testing.
Daily Tasks (Objective-Driven & Problem-Solving)
- Craft innovative, non-obvious solutions to complex security challenges.
- Research from zero to AOSP capability, dissecting network behaviour and mechanisms.
- Collaborate on projects individually, in teams, or as a technical lead.
- Evaluate new Android features, functions, and underlying implementation risks.
- Apply function-specific exploits to custom technology targets for research efficiency.
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Technical Profile
Must-Have
✅ Experience in Android security research or a closely related field. ✅ Deep knowledge of Android internals, including system services, APIs, and device drivers. ✅ Proficiency in Frida (scripting, API hooking, debugging). ✅ Skill in static and dynamic analysis of Android apps (including Frida-based testing). ✅ Hands-on experience with AOSP modification/builds for research purposes. ✅ Strong grasp of:
- Application/firmware modification techniques.
- Low-level software exploitation.
- Programming courses in Java/Kotlin, C/C++, Python. ✅ Familiarity with low-level languages: Assembly/ARM. ✅ Analytical and problem-solving mindset with creative, out-of-the-box thinking.
Nice to Have
✔ Experience with other mobile platforms: iOS/HarmonyOS. ✔ Knowledge of Linux kernel development and debugging. ✔ Participation in bug bounty programs or CTF competitions. ✔ Publications or conference talks on Android security. ✔ Expertise in network/protocol analysis.
Work Environment & Benefits
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Career Growth
- Promotion based on technical excellence, reviewed annually.
- Day off per year level-up, up to 5 extra days after 2 years of service.
Time Off & Support
- 25 days paid holiday per year, plus bank holidays.
- Option to buy extra 5 holidays per year.
- Relocation assistance (HMRC allowable expenses).
- Financial support for tech training and development.
Free Access
- O’Reilly book subscription (1000+ technical titles).
- ** Seasonal fruit, tea, coffee, and hot drinks**.
Holistic Wellbeing
🟢 Private health package:
- Online GP, healthcare helpline.
- Access to osteopaths, physiotherapists.
- Mental health support: ✦ Counseling for long-term support. ✦ Consultations with psychologists and CBTs.
- Annual health assessments.
Financial Perks
- Annual bonus scheme (company-wide average 10-15%).
- 8% company pension contribution (no employee minimum).
- Death in Service cover (4x base salary).
Lifestyle & Inclusivity
- Maternity/paternity/parenting leave: ✦ 12 weeks full-pay maternity leave immediately. ✦ Enhanced to 20 weeks full pay at 2+ years service. ✦ 2 weeks full-pay paternity leave, enhanced to 4 weeks at longer tenure.
- Enhanced cycle-to-work scheme: Bikes up to £1,000 including e-bikes and trikes.
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