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Cobalt

Senior Security Researcher

$117K - $160K/yr

... mobile operating systems, low-level OS stacks, cloud infrastructures (GCP/AWS/Azure/K8s), and ... Represent Cobalt in the security research community through high-impact technical blog posts ...

HUMAN, LLC

Senior Security Researcher

Manhattan, NY · On-site

... in mobile and desktop environments. * Facilitate research into new and emerging threat models ... You are comfortable juggling different projects as priorities change About HUMAN Security HUMAN was ...

Socket.dev

Senior MTS Mobile Security Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$156.80 - $255.30/hr

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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How much do mobile security researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 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.

What are the most common challenges faced by mobile security researchers, and how can they overcome them?

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 as a mobile security researcher?

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?

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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Knox Security Researcher

Omega Solutions Inc

Mountain View, CA • On-site

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Security Research Engineer

As part of the Knox Security team, security research engineers identify and solve difficult security challenges involving Samsung's mobile and enterprise laptop products. Team members are typically expert in one or more specialties, and can expect to learn more about other areas from exposure to the rest. Broad areas of work include researching and architecting hardware-based and software security mechanisms, performing vulnerability assessments, analyzing reported exploits and suggesting ways to strengthen security, and developing automated tools for security analysis of code and binaries. This is an R&D position, and research publications in academic conferences and patents are encouraged.

Technical keywords: Secure design and architecture, cryptography, malware, access control, exploitation, vulnerability assessment, reverse engineering, static and dynamic analysis, fuzz testing, emulation, security research, UEFI/BIOS, TPM, ARM TrustZone, hypervisor

Responsibilities:

  • Propose client security features at various layers of the stack for Samsung's smartphones and PCs (hardware-based, UEFI/BIOS, ARM TrustZone, hypervisor, Linux/Windows/Android) to achieve enterprise-level PC/smartphone security and work with product management teams to refine proposals
  • Design and architect security features using hardware security features, access control, cryptography, and secure protocol design.
  • Provide expert security guidance to global development teams and ensure security requirements are met through the development process
  • Review existing feature designs and propose enhancements to secure them further
  • Perform security assessments of various layers of the software stack
  • Use existing tools and develop new tools for automated vulnerability assessment as required
  • Keep up-to-date with latest attacks, analyze exploits from any reported incidents, and provide expert security guidance to global development teams to ensure proper fixes for security issues
  • Research and innovate security through academic publications in top security and systems conferences and patents

Minimum qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree in technical field (e.g., Engineering or Computer Science) or equivalent practical experience
  • Demonstrable experience with computer security issues, as demonstrated by:
    • Conference papers or talks
    • Academic or industry experience
    • Vulnerability disclosures, such as CVEs
    • Tools developed to analyze computer programs
  • A sense of humor!

Preferred qualifications:

  • Typically requires 10+ years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor's degree; or 8+ years with a Master's degree; or 5+ years with a PhD; or equivalent experience. Experience as a tech lead or a security architect for big projects and previous research experience with computer security are a plus. Professional or practical experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Ability to securely design and architect features with an understanding of threat and trust models, cryptography, access control, and secure protocol design
  • PC/Windows/Client Security: An overall understanding of the Windows/PC/Client hardware and software stack, with deeper technical knowledge of in one or more of the following areas:
    • Windows OS, security threats (malware, ransomware, rootkits) and defenses
    • Hardware technologies such as Client VT-x, TXT, and CSME, TPM
    • UEFI/BIOS, secure boot, system management mode, hypervisor-based security using Hyper-V or nested hypervisors
  • Android/Linux/Firmware Security: A holistic understanding of the Android/Linux/ARM smartphone hardware and software stack, with deeper technical knowledge in of one or more of the following:
    • Android framework security and internals, SELinux/SEAndroid
    • Linux kernel, drivers, bootloaders, ARM TrustZone, hypervisors
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Tooling: Knowledge of exploitation techniques, mitigations, and
    • Buffer overflows, return-oriented programming, heap spraying, ASLR, access control
    • Experience using security assessment techniques such as fuzz testing, reverse engineering, static and dynamic analysis, symbolic execution, emulation
    • Ability to use a programming language of choice to write proof-of-concept exploits, patches, and develop new tools for automated testing
  • Boundless optimism!

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