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Android Systems Security Engineer

Samsung Research America25 open roles

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$163,600 – $224,600 a year
Where
665 Clyde Avenue, Mountain View, CA, USA
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13.1% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Samsung Research America postings stay open a median of 62 days.

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  6. 59.0%60 days
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Samsung Research America median: 62 days open

The posting

Lab Summary:

Samsung Knox™ (https://www.samsungknox.com/) is Samsung’s guarantee of security, and a secure device gives you the freedom to work and play how, where, and when you want. Samsung Knox consists of a highly secure platform built into a variety of Samsung devices, including Samsung’s mobile phones and laptop computers. Come join the Samsung Knox team and help us define and develop the future role of security for Samsung devices and services!

Position Summary:

In this position, the Android Systems Security Engineer will design, rapidly prototype, and implement platform security features for Samsung's mobile products. The engineer will apply deep systems expertise across ARM/ARM64 architectures, Android system software, hypervisors, TrustZone and trusted execution environments, Linux kernel, and firmware to identify security risks and design robust defenses while balancing performance tradeoffs.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Build novel systems security features for Samsung's smartphones, with emphasis on ARM/ARM64, hypervisor, TrustZone, Linux kernel, and firmware components
  • Work with product management and global development teams to refine security proposals, threat models, and product requirements
  • Design, rapidly prototype, and implement security features and evaluate performance tradeoffs
  • Communicate feature motivations, security designs, and risk tradeoffs clearly to stakeholders and reach agreement
  • Use secure coding practices with concepts such as least privilege access control, isolation boundaries, and cryptography as appropriate to implement security features and ensure that security requirements are met by the implementation
  • Use low-level debugging and analysis tools, including JTAG, hardware debuggers, trace tools, and emulation, to diagnose complex security and reliability issues
  • Keep up-to-date with the latest security features, vulnerability reports, exploit techniques, and emerging threats affecting Android and mobile devices
  • Research and innovate systems security through patents and publications, and leverage automation and AI to streamline security workflows and research

Required Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field, or 3+ years with a Master's degree; or a PhD; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • 5+ years of related experience in a professional role
  • Experience in computer security as demonstrated by one or more of: Academic publications in systems and/or security Industry experience with systems development
  • A holistic understanding of the Android (or alternate mobile phone) software stack, with deeper technical knowledge of ARM/ARM64, Linux kernel, hypervisor, TrustZone, and firmware
  • Knowledge of cryptography, secure coding, and exploit mitigations
  • Understanding of and experience with applying AI to security workflows and research

Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The base pay range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.

Base Pay Range

$163,600—$224,600 USD

Additional Information

Disclosure of Trade Secrets

Samsung has a strict policy on trade secrets. In applying to Samsung and progressing through the recruitment process, you must not disclose any trade secrets of a current or previous employer.

Essential Job Functions

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Samsung Research America is committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the recruiter or email [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities.

Samsung Research America is committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For more information regarding protection from discrimination under Federal law for applicants and employees, please refer to this link: Pay Transparency

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