Android Security Researcher

You will have:

• Experience in Android security research or a related field
• In-depth knowledge of Android internals, including system services, APIs, and device drivers
• Proficiency with Frida, including scripting and API usage
• Static and Dynamic Analysis of Mobile Applications including Frida
• Experience building and customizing AOSP for research purposes
• Strong understanding of application modification, software modification, or firmware modification techniques
• Excellent programming skills in languages such as Java/Kotlin, C, C++, and Python
• Knowledge of low-level programming languages such as Assembly or ARM
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and outside the box

Nice to have:

• Experience with other mobile platforms (e.g., iOS, Harmony)
• Familiarity with Linux kernel development and debugging
• Participation in bug bounty programs or capture-the-flag (CTF) competitions
• Publications or presentations on Android security research topics
• Network and Protocol analysis

Work Benefits:

• Promotions are based on technical excellence and reviewed regularly
• 25 days holiday per year (with bank holidays on top), option to buy up to 5 days per year
• Level up with an extra day of holiday per year, up to an extra 5 days, starting from 2 years' service
• We offer financial support to cover HMRC allowable costs of relocating if you’re moving to the area
• Training and development opportunities to support your career aspirations
• O'Reilly books subscription which provides access to huge range of technical books
• Regular events including internal technical conferences, company socials and pizza-fuelled lunchtime seminars
• Free seasonal fruit, tea, coffee, milk, squash and hot chocolate

Health benefits - Private medical including access to

• Private online GP, and a helpline to speak with various healthcare professionals.
• Physiotherapists, osteopaths or chiropractors for muscle, bone, and joint pain.
• Mental health - counselling, and specialist consultations and treatment with psychologists and cognitive behavioural therapists.
• Annual Health assessment.

Financial Benefits

• A company bonus scheme so that everybody is rewarded for company success. This is an annual award that is based on the company hitting its targeted forecast. We have achieved this every year to date.
• 8% company contribution to pension with no minimum requirement for employee contribution.
• Death in Service cover of 4x base salary.

Lifestyle Benefits

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave: 12 weeks maternity leave at full pay as soon as you join, further enhanced to 20 weeks full pay from 2 years’ service. 2 weeks paternity leave at full pay as soon as you join, further enhanced to 4 weeks full pay from 2 years’ service.
• Enhanced cycle-to-work scheme including the ability to purchase a bike over £1,000 (e-bikes, specialist cycles and trikes allowed).