Hudson Manpower
Android Reverse Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Android Malware Reverse Engineer to join our security research and malware analysis team. In this role, you will perform in-depth reverse engineering and security analysis of Android apps, SDKs, and binaries to uncover threats, identify malware families, and improve threat detection at scale.
You will leverage both static and dynamic analysis techniques and collaborate with developers, penetration testers, and data analysts. Most of the reviewed code will be written in Java or Kotlin, using tools such as Wireshark and Frida for reverse engineering activities.
Preferred Backgrounds
Android web developer strong in Java or Kotlin
Web app developer with Pen Testing experience
Malware Analyst (Windows background can be trained on Android)
Candidates with SQL experience for querying and identifying malware-related issues
Description The Android Malware Reverse Engineers will conduct reverse engineering, security assessments, and code reviews.
Responsibilities
Conduct and assist with complex decompilation, unpacking, code review, and malicious mobile software analysis
Identify malware families and develop static/dynamic signatures for mobile code and binaries
Detect threats including malware, PUPs, and APTs
Identify weaknesses in detection and automation pipelines and recommend improvements
Write complex reports for non-technical audiences and review peer findings
Requirements Hands‑on Experience with:
Analyzing, unpacking, and reverse engineering malicious applications or SDKs
Static and Dynamic Analysis Techniques
Reverse Engineering tools: Jadx, Ghidra, Frida, IDA Pro, Burp
Programming Languages: Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, Flutter
ELF (Native Binaries) reverse engineering
SQL and complex query writing
Understanding of:
Android fundamentals: activity lifecycles, API usage, AOSP, app creation
Java/Kotlin programming
Malware techniques and threat behaviors
Mobile app store policies (Ads, PHAs, Developer policies)
Source code analysis
Additional Skills:
Development of signatures (Yara, etc.)
Research using Open-Source Intelligence (VirusTotal, ExploitDB, MITRE)
Security engineering, cryptography, authentication, network protocols, and interception
Nice to Have
Vulnerability analysis or security code review experience
Android software development background
Familiarity with Google Ads or content moderation
Capture the Flag (CTF) participation for mobile software
Pen testing, Blue Team, or Red Team experience
Professional Experience and Education
Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline
Minimum 2 years of hands‑on Android and reverse engineering experience
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You will leverage both static and dynamic analysis techniques and collaborate with developers, penetration testers, and data analysts. Most of the reviewed code will be written in Java or Kotlin, using tools such as Wireshark and Frida for reverse engineering activities.
Preferred Backgrounds
Android web developer strong in Java or Kotlin
Web app developer with Pen Testing experience
Malware Analyst (Windows background can be trained on Android)
Candidates with SQL experience for querying and identifying malware-related issues
Description The Android Malware Reverse Engineers will conduct reverse engineering, security assessments, and code reviews.
Responsibilities
Conduct and assist with complex decompilation, unpacking, code review, and malicious mobile software analysis
Identify malware families and develop static/dynamic signatures for mobile code and binaries
Detect threats including malware, PUPs, and APTs
Identify weaknesses in detection and automation pipelines and recommend improvements
Write complex reports for non-technical audiences and review peer findings
Requirements Hands‑on Experience with:
Analyzing, unpacking, and reverse engineering malicious applications or SDKs
Static and Dynamic Analysis Techniques
Reverse Engineering tools: Jadx, Ghidra, Frida, IDA Pro, Burp
Programming Languages: Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, Flutter
ELF (Native Binaries) reverse engineering
SQL and complex query writing
Understanding of:
Android fundamentals: activity lifecycles, API usage, AOSP, app creation
Java/Kotlin programming
Malware techniques and threat behaviors
Mobile app store policies (Ads, PHAs, Developer policies)
Source code analysis
Additional Skills:
Development of signatures (Yara, etc.)
Research using Open-Source Intelligence (VirusTotal, ExploitDB, MITRE)
Security engineering, cryptography, authentication, network protocols, and interception
Nice to Have
Vulnerability analysis or security code review experience
Android software development background
Familiarity with Google Ads or content moderation
Capture the Flag (CTF) participation for mobile software
Pen testing, Blue Team, or Red Team experience
Professional Experience and Education
Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline
Minimum 2 years of hands‑on Android and reverse engineering experience
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