Malware Researcher
Core
Conduct in-depth Android malware research, reverse engineering, and detection rule development to identify malicious behavior and emerging attack vectors.
Role type
Malware Researcher (Android focus)
Builds
Detection rules, automation processes, and threat intelligence reports
Domain
Cybersecurity / Mobile Security (Android)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Android reverse engineering, static and dynamic analysis, low-level reverse engineering, Java, Python, JavaScript, C/C++, reverse engineering tools (JADX, JEB, IDA Pro, Ghidra), instrumentation (Frida), debugging (GDB/LLDB), networking fundamentals
Preferred skills
Android development, Android frameworks (Flutter, React Native, Unity), Android application security, automated tool building, detailed technical reporting
Technologies
JADX, JEB, IDA Pro, Ghidra, Frida, GDB, LLDB, Flutter, React Native, Unity
Responsibilities
Analyze Android applications for malicious behavior, detect and document emerging Android malware trends, write detection rules, develop automation processes, perform static and dynamic analysis, document findings for threat intelligence reports
Seniority
Mid-level (3+ years experience)