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eBay, Inc.

Senior MTS Mobile Security Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$156K - $255K/yr

We need a hands-on senior Mobile Application Security Engineer with engineering experience to research, craft, and implement capabilities and defenses to secure and protect eBay's critical Mobile ...

eBay, Inc.

MTS 2 Mobile Security Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$136K - $228K/yr

We need a hands-on senior Mobile Application Security Engineer with engineering experience to research, craft, and implement capabilities and defenses to secure and protect eBay's critical Mobile ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for mobile security researcher in the United States is $113,102.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $154,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Mobile Security Researchers frequently face the challenge of keeping up with rapidly evolving mobile platforms, proprietary security mechanisms, and increasingly sophisticated attack techniques. They must constantly update their knowledge and adapt to new tools as both Android and iOS release frequent updates that can affect security research methodologies. Collaborating closely with development, QA, and product teams is common, ensuring that discovered vulnerabilities are addressed efficiently. Overcoming these challenges typically involves continuous learning, attending industry conferences, participating in security communities, and maintaining a strong foundational understanding of mobile technologies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Mobile Security Researcher position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Mobile Security Researcher, you need expertise in mobile operating systems (Android and iOS), understanding of security vulnerabilities, programming skills, and often a degree in computer science or cybersecurity. Experience with tools such as reverse engineering frameworks, static and dynamic analysis tools, and certifications like OSCP or GIAC are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication allow individuals to uncover threats and share findings with both technical and non-technical teams. These skills are crucial for proactively identifying and mitigating security risks in an evolving mobile landscape.

What is a Mobile Security Researcher job?

A Mobile Security Researcher is responsible for analyzing and identifying security vulnerabilities in mobile applications, operating systems, and networks. They conduct penetration testing, reverse engineering, and forensic analysis to uncover potential threats. Their role also involves developing security tools, creating reports on findings, and collaborating with developers to enhance mobile security. These professionals help protect users from threats such as malware, data breaches, and unauthorized access. Strong knowledge of mobile platforms like Android and iOS, cryptographic protocols, and exploit techniques is crucial for this role.

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Infographic showing various Mobile Security Researcher job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 87% In-person, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,102 per year, or $54.4 per hour.

IT Security Architecture, Mobile Security SME

LIS Solutions

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

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Company Description
Our client is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. This institution can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture. Technology works as a strategic partner with our client's business units and the world's leading technology companies to redefine how we do business in ever more global, complex, and dynamic financial markets. Our client's sizeable investment in technology results in quantitative trading systems, cutting-edge modelling and simulation software, comprehensive risk and security systems, and robust client-relationship capabilities, plus the worldwide infrastructure that forms the backbone of these systems and tools. Our insights, our applications and infrastructure give a competitive edge to clients' businesses-and to our own. Institutional Corporate Technology (ICT) is part of Technology. This group is responsible for developing enterprise applications for a diverse set of businesses including Fixed Income, Equities, Commodities, Investment Banking, Research, and Global Capital Markets. In addition, ICT provides technology solutions for client-aligned groups and company-wide divisions, such as Finance and Operations, post-trade functions within the Institutional Securities Group and standardized data and enterprise-wide services to provide leverage to the Firm's businesses.
Job Description
The SecArch Mobile Security SME is an internal consultant that is working on multiple security architecture and design assessments spanning multiple classes of technologies, generally surrounding mobile security. The Integrator works with team members (Technology, Business, Suppliers, Stakeholders and Partners) globally to perform SecArch assessments. To be successful as an Integrator the candidate must have deep mobile technology subject matter expertise & broad overall technology experience coupled with risk management, communication, and time management skills.
Qualifications
Education Requirement(s)
- Bachelors Degree
- CISSP or other industry qualifications - Prefered
Required Skills
- Even though the SecArch Integrator role is not a development role, the candidate must have previous background in programming, design and application architecture.
- working knowledge of mobile application development programming languages and solutions: Objective-C, Swift, Java, JavaScript, Cordova
- Knowledge of mobile operating system architecture, specifically iOS and Android.2. Required - Knowledge of Mobile Device Management tooling
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