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Android Security Research Team Lead
·Israel
On-siteFull-timeSecurity EngineeringCybersecurity
Lead and mentor a team of malware researchers and reverse engineers, driving long-term security research on Android frameworks. Detect large-scale malware campaigns, enhance research reports, and collaborate across teams. 40% hands-on technical work involving static and dynamic analysis.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of security researchers across multiple projects
- Own long-term malware and security research on Android frameworks, technologies, and domains
- Detect large-scale malware campaigns and help disrupt their operations
- Review and enhance the team's research reports and code
- Collaborate with other teams throughout the organization
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in malware research, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, application security, or Android penetration testing
- 2-3 years of leadership experience mentoring security researchers and building high-performing, scalable teams
- Proficiency with static analysis tools (e.g., IDA, Ghidra)
- Proficiency with dynamic analysis and instrumentation tools (e.g., Frida, GDB, LLDB, x64dbg/x86dbg)
- Proven ability to analyze compiled binaries and complex malware using static and dynamic approaches
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Positive, proactive mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, multitasking environment
Nice to have
- Strong understanding of Android internals and mobile security mechanisms
- Experience analyzing and classifying malware at scale
- Familiarity with detection and classification frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, YARA)
- Experience applying AI/ML or Agentic AI techniques to reverse engineering, malware analysis, or security research workflows
- B.Sc. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field