Security Engineer Team Lead - Reverse Engineering - AppStore
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Role Overview:
As a Team Lead for Reverse Engineering on the Android Security Operations team focusing on preloaded applications, you will be part of a cross functional team that is the first line of defense against harmful applications in the Android ecosystem. You will work closely with teams of Security Engineers to review potentially malicious applications, develop automated detection systems that leverage state-of-the-art static and dynamic analysis tools and , leveraging machine learning and technical contractor review teams to scale. You will provide technical expertise to influence new Android policies, tackle complex technical investigations, and engage in impactful work that protects billions of users all over the world.
Overall Responsibilities:
Manage team of Reverse Engineers
Reverse Engineer Android applications, native libraries, and system binaries using IDA or Ghidra
Investigate threats to the android ecosystem and provide technical consultation in developing new policies, prioritizing strong security and privacy for users while also considering developer and user experience
Analyze the effectiveness of current static and dynamic analysis systems and make recommendations for improvement
Investigate new malware techniques and develop automated detection for new malicious behaviors and IOCs
Analyze telemetry data to look for anomalies may indicate abusive or unwanted software
Develop review process and educational material for large reverse engineering contractor teams
Demonstrate strong functional leadership by mentoring security analysts / engineers, setting technical direction and priorities for the team
Conduct investigations to identify new harmful behaviors, enforce product policies, and analyze distribution trends
Collaborate with cross-functional groups such as Engineering, Policy and Legal to update policies, fix product loopholes, and provide users with a better mobile experience
Articulate key findings in comprehensive white papers, demonstrating a strong ability to communicate technical concepts with clarity and precision
Minimum Requirements:
8+ years of experience in security research/analysis, in the context of malware/abuse detection.
3+ years of experience in people management, leading technical analysts, and/or with an engineering team.
Experience reading assembly and understanding of unpacking obfuscated code
Excellent stakeholder management & operation skills
Experience working with tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Burp, Jadx, Frida, and JEB
Preferred Qualifications:
Having as many of these specific qualifications is a plus, but transferable skills/experiences may be equally valuable:
Experience with developing or analyzing Android applications
Experience with analyzing Malware applications
Experience in software reverse engineering, code-level security auditing or Android system security
Experience coding in Python, SQL and Java
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or in a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Benefits
We support you with competitive wages and comprehensive health care including medical, dental and vision coverage
We support your family with gender-neutral baby bonding leave, 26 week birth-parent maternity leave, and generous life, accident and disability insurance minimums
We support your teams with free daily lunch, fully stocked micro-kitchens, and culture clubs and employee resource groups that let you share what you care about
At the Google Operations Center, we don't just accept differences - we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
