Expert/Senior Android Vulnerability Researcher in McLean, Virginia

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

ABOUT ELEKS

ELEKS is a custom software development company. We deliver value to our clients, thanks to our expertise and experience gained from working as a software innovation partner since 1991.

Our 2000+ professionals located in the Delivery Centers across Eastern Europe and sales offices in Europe and North America, provide our clients with a full range of software engineering services. These include product development, QA, R&D, design, technology consulting and dedicated teams.