Expert/Senior Android Vulnerability Researcher

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.

Mariia Sadovska
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