Research Engineer, Android Security
Samsung Research America · 665 Clyde Avenue, Mountain View, CA, USA
Posted 12 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 12 days Samsung Research America's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Samsung Research America's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Samsung Research America
- high 13 stale, 0 reposted of 23 open
- Hiring momentum
- 27 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Samsung Research America's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Samsung Research America.
About this role
As a Research Engineer in Android Security at Samsung, you will be responsible for researching and designing new security features and analysis tools for Samsung's mobile products. Your role involves collaborating with product management, providing security guidance to development teams, and staying updated on the latest security trends and vulnerabilities in the mobile industry.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Bachelor's degree; or 3+ years with a Master's degree; or a PhD; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- 5+ years of related experience
- Experience in computer security as demonstrated by academic publications, industry experience in security, vulnerability disclosures, or tools developed to analyze computer programs
- A holistic understanding of the Android software stack with technical knowledge in Android framework security, access controls, and internals
- Understanding of latest threats facing smartphones such as advanced malware, ransomware, and spyware
- Knowledge of cryptography, secure coding, and exploit mitigations
What you get
- Base pay range of $163,600 — $224,600 USD
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Generous benefits to help you live life well
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Role requires keeping up with rapidly changing security trends
- Focus on collaboration with product management and global development teams may require strong communication skills
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Listed by Samsung Research America on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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