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Expert/Senior Android Vulnerability Researcher, #40898, #40897
ELEKSUnited States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Dec 2025
About the role
ELEKS is looking for an Expert/Senior Android Vulnerability Researcher in McLean, Virginia, USA.
ABOUT CLIENTThe 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.
ABOUT CLIENTThe 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
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