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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 55 days SixGen, Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 55 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 43% of SixGen, Inc.'s roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SixGen, Inc.
- high 20 stale, 3 reposted of 23 open
- Hiring momentum
- 30 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-27
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SixGen, Inc.'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SixGen, Inc..
About this role
The Mobile Application Reverse Engineer at SIXGEN will be responsible for analyzing and reverse engineering Android and iOS applications to identify vulnerabilities and assess security. This role involves using industry-standard tools to perform static and dynamic analysis, collaborating with team members to solve complex problems, and documenting findings for cybersecurity research initiatives. The position requires a strong technical background in mobile security and the ability to develop custom tools to support research efforts.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SixGen, Inc. as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of experience in mobile application analysis and reverse engineering
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Experience performing Android and/or iOS reverse engineering and mobile application security assessments
- Experience with reverse engineering tools such as jadx, Frida, Objection, apktool, Hopper, Ghidra, or similar platforms
- Understanding of Android and iOS operating systems, application architecture, and security controls
- Experience with rooting, jailbreaking, device emulation, or mobile testing environments
Nice to have
- Experience developing software or automation using Python and/or C
- Experience with Wireshark, mitmproxy, or network traffic interception techniques
- Familiarity with Android obfuscation techniques such as ProGuard
- Previous Android or iOS application development experience
- Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading technical initiatives
What you get
- Employer-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision) for you and your family
- Employer-paid short/long term disability insurance and basic life/AD&D insurance
- 401K with a 4% employer contribution
- Professional development reimbursement options available (training, certification, education, etc)
- Flexible and remote work policies for most positions
- Flexible PTO and holiday schedule
Worth weighing
- Active TS clearance required
- Salary range of $175-$225K may indicate high expectations for experience and expertise
- Role involves significant technical challenges and requires a curious mindset
- Hybrid work location may require some on-site presence in Sterling, VA
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Listed by SixGen, Inc. on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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