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NSS

Android Malware Reverse Engineer

Bothell, WA

NSS is currently hiring for an Android Malware Reverse Engineer to support a well known client. This individual is required to be onsite 3 days a week with 2 days remote, in their respective ...

NSS

Android Malware Reverse Engineer

Bothell, WA

NSS is currently hiring for an Android Malware Reverse Engineer to support a well known client. This individual is required to be onsite 3 days a week with 2 days remote, in their respective ...

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Seattle, WA

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How much do malware reverse engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for malware reverse engineer in Seattle, WA is $155,097.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,300.00 and $202,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Malware Reverse Engineer do?

A Malware Reverse Engineer analyzes malicious software to understand its functionality, origin, and potential impact. They use tools like debuggers, disassemblers, and virtual environments to deconstruct malware and identify vulnerabilities or attack patterns. Their work helps in developing security defenses, creating detection signatures, and improving incident response. This role requires strong knowledge of programming, operating systems, and cybersecurity principles.

What are some typical challenges faced by Malware Reverse Engineers in their daily work?

Malware Reverse Engineers frequently encounter highly complex or obfuscated malware designed to resist analysis, which can make the process both time-consuming and mentally demanding. Staying ahead of constantly evolving attack techniques requires ongoing learning and adaptability. The role often involves collaborating with incident response teams, threat intelligence analysts, and security researchers to provide clear, actionable insights on emerging threats. Successfully overcoming these challenges is critical for protecting organizational assets and staying current with the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Malware Reverse Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Malware Reverse Engineer, you need strong expertise in reverse engineering, assembly language, and programming, often backed by a degree in computer science or cybersecurity and experience with malware analysis. Familiarity with tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, OllyDbg, and relevant certifications like GREM or OSCP is highly valued. Analytical thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and clear written communication are important soft skills in this field. These skills ensure accurate identification, dissection, and documentation of malicious code, supporting effective threat response and mitigation.

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Android Malware Reverse Engineer

Android Malware Reverse Engineer

NSS

Bothell, WA

Other

Posted 2 hours ago

Job description

NSS is currently hiring for an Android Malware Reverse Engineer to support a well known client. This individual is required to be onsite 3 days a week with 2 days remote, in their respective locations including Austin, Texas, Bothell, WA, or San Jose, CA.
The Android Malware Reverse Engineers will conduct reverse engineering, security assessments, and code reviews. You will conduct and assist with complex decompilation, unpacking, code review and malicious mobile software reviews. The goal of the work is to identify families of malware and act on apps at scale. You will be responsible for developing static and dynamic signatures for mobile code, binaries, and executable code leading to the detection of a variety of threat types including malware, potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) and advanced persistent threats. Additionally, you will identify weaknesses in detections and automations and makerecommendations for improvements in the detection process and automation pipeline. You are required to write complex reports for consumption of non-technical audiences, review peer reports and assist with investigations.
Requirements:
  • Hands on Experience with the following:
    • Analyzing, unpacking, and reverse engineering code of malicious applications or SDKs.
    • Static and Dynamic Analysis Techniques
    • Reverse Engineering tools such as Jadx, Ghidra, Frida, IDA Pro, Burp, to perform binary and APK analysis
    • Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, Flutter, and other mobile software languages
    • ELF (Native Binaries) reverse engineering
    • Query languages such as SQL
  • Understanding of the following topics
    • Android Fundamentals such as Android activity lifecycles, common Android API usage, AOSP, and how an android application is created.
    • Java and/or Kotlin Programing Language
    • Techniques utilized by malicious software to harm the user's device or their data
    • Mobile App store policies (Ads, PHAs, Developer, etc.)
    • Ability to read, comprehend and analyze source code
  • Additional:
    • Development of signatures (Yara, etc.)
    • Research on threats such as APT using Open-Source Intelligence (Virus Total, Web, ExploitDB, MITRE, etc.)
    • In depth knowledge of security engineering and analysis topics, computer and network security, cryptography, authentication security, rooting, packing, network protocols and interception
Nice to Have:
  • Experience with Vulnerability Analysis or security code review
  • Android Software Development Experience
  • Background / Familiarity with Google Ads or Content moderation
  • Participation in a Capture the Flag (CTF) for Mobile software
  • Pentesting, Blue Team, and/or Red Team experience
  • Professional Experience and Education
Required:
  • None
Preferred:
  • Associates/Bachelor's Degree/master's in computer science, computer engineering, CS, or information systems, or related discipline.
  • 3-5 years of hands on Android and reverse engineering
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About NSS

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NSS RPO was founded by Jessica Nicholson and Conor Nicholson in 2009. They saw the need for a nice services company that valued their employees by putting them first. With Jessica’s organizational skills and strategy along with Conor’s network, the company employed 25 contract recruiters in less than a year and proceeded to make the Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in America, three years in a row. Since its inception, NSS RPO has hired hundreds of recruiters in over 30 states. NSS RPO is proud to include among its clients eight of the ten largest government contractors, the world's largest job board, entertainment company and one of the nation’s largest banks. NSS RPO is your trusted provider of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solutions. Founded by an experienced recruiter and solely focused on RPO, NSS RPO offers a strong network of exceptional recruiters and customizable staffing solutions. Named to Washington Business Journal’s prestigious list of Top 25 Staffing Agencies seven years in a row, NSS RPO is known for its quality, agility, and expertise. If you have a recruitment staffing need at your organization, NSS RPO can customize a solution for you, no matter how big or small.

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