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Job Location drjobs

Mountain View, CA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 161000 - 221100

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Lab Summary:

Samsung Knox is Samsungs 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 Samsungs mobile phones and laptop computers.

Come join the Samsung KNOX team and help us define and develop the future core technologies for Samsung devices and services!

Position Summary:

In this position the Android security engineer will ideate design and architect new security and user privacy features for Samsungs mobile products. The engineer will keep uptodate with security features vulnerability reports and trends in the mobile phone industry such as advanced malware and spyware techniques and design appropriate defenses.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Propose novel security and privacy features for Samsungs smartphones targeted towards end users
  • Work with product management teams to refine proposals
  • Design and architect security features
  • Communicate feature motivations and designs clearly to stakeholders and reach agreement
  • Provide expert security guidance to global development teams and ensure security requirements are met through the development process
  • Keep uptodate with latest security features and vulnerability reports on mobile devices from various sources such as social media and blogs
  • Research and innovate security through patents where applicable

Required Skills:

  • Requires 10 years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelors degree; or 8 years with a Masters degree; or 5 years with a PhD; or equivalent combination of education training and experience
  • Experience in computer security and/or user privacy as demonstrated by one or more of:
    • Academic publications
    • Academic or industry experience in security
    • Vulnerability disclosures such as CVEs
    • Tools developed to analyze computer programs
  • Understanding of security architecture principles including threat trust and security models access control and cryptography primitives
  • A holistic understanding of the Android (or alternate mobile phone) software stack with deeper 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 secure coding and exploit mitigations
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 factorsincluding the roles function and location as well as the individuals 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

$161000 $221100 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

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

Employment Type

Full Time

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