Android Reverse Engineer

Responsibilities

• Identify user and device risk, data leakage, and malicious code execution within Android apps and SDKs.
• Develop and maintain custom reverse engineering tools and scripts to automate tasks and improve efficiency.
• Conduct security assessments of Android applications and SDKs to identify potential risks.
• Gather, analyze and report threat intelligence findings related to Android malware, exploits, and emerging security trends.
• Collaborate with security researchers, developers, and other stakeholders to share findings, provide recommendations, and contribute to the development of secure software.

Job Title

Android Reverse Engineer About Trellix Trellix is a global company redefining the future of cybersecurity. The company’s comprehensive, open, and native cybersecurity platform helps organizations confronted by today’s most advanced threats gain confidence in the protection and resilience of their operations. Trellix, along with an extensive partner ecosystem, accelerates technology innovation through artificial intelligence, automation, and analytics to empower over 50,000 business and government customers with responsibly architected security. More at https://trellix.com .

Role Overview

Android Reverse Engineer Role Overview: In support of our global Google Reverse Engineering program, we seek highly skilled Android App and SDK Reverse Engineers to join our team. This role will involve analyzing and deconstructing Android applications and SDKs to identify potential security risks and gain insights into their underlying functionality. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Android internals, a strong aptitude for reverse engineering techniques and a passion for unraveling complex software.

Company Overview

Trellix is a global company redefining the future of cybersecurity. The company’s open and native extended detection and response (XDR) platform helps organizations confronted by today’s most advanced threats gain confidence in the protection and resilience of their operations. Trellix’s security experts, along with an extensive partner ecosystem, accelerate technology innovation through machine learning and automation to empower over 40,000 business and government customers. More at https://trellix.com .

About The Role Deep Dive Analysis

Conduct in-depth analysis of Android applications and SDKs to understand their codebase, architecture, functionality and to identify potential risks.

Reverse Engineering Techniques

Employ advanced reverse engineering techniques to extract information from various codebases, including decompilation, disassembly, and debugging.

Continuous Learning

Stay updated on the latest Android security threats, vulnerabilities, and reverse engineering techniques.

About You

We require a minimum of 3 - 5+ years of expertise in one or more of the following: Android Development, Reverse Engineering, Pentesting, Application Security Assessments. Our Android Reverse Engineering Program also requires hands on experience with the following: Analyzing, unpacking, and reverse engineering code of malicious applications or SDKs. Ability to read, comprehend and analyze source code (isn’t this obvious?) 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 Participation in a Capture the Flag (CTF) for Mobile software (moved from “Additional” section) An understanding of the following topics will be greatly appreciated and utilized Android Fundamentals such as Android activity lifecycles, common Android API usage, AOSP, and how an android application is created. Techniques utilized by malicious software to harm the user’s device or their data Mobile App store policies (Ads, PHAs, Developer, etc.) Network traffic analysis; security fundamentals COMPANY BENEFITS We believe that the best solutions are developed by teams who embrace each other's unique experiences, skills, and abilities. We work hard to create a dynamic workforce where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

Retirement Plans Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave Support for Community Involvement We're serious about our commitment to a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our industry-leading products and customer support, which is why we prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.

Company Benefits and Perks

We believe that the best solutions are developed by teams who embrace each other's unique experiences, skills, and abilities. We work hard to create a dynamic workforce where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees. Retirement Plans Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave Support for Community Involvement We're serious ab out our commitment to a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our industry-leading products and customer support, which is why we prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.

Our Commitment to You

At Trellix, we are committed to creating a safe and trustworthy experience for our customers, employees, and candidates. Please be aware that fraudulent recruiting activity can occur through fake job postings or impersonated communications. Trellix conducts interviews through professional channels only and does not use text messages, instant messaging, or group chats for interviews. We will never request sensitive personal information—such as your date of birth, Social Security number, or national ID number—during the interview process. Trellix also does not require candidates to pay fees, purchase products or services, or process payments of any kind as part of the recruiting or hiring process. And Trellix will never keep any original work authorization documents that we may be required to review during the hiring process.