Android Kernel Security Engineer

Mountain View, California

LanceSoft
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Location:- Mountain View, CA

Hourly Pay Rate Range - $70.00 - $82.00 /HR (Depending on working experience)

Note:- Experience with System Level Penetration and Kernel is must for this role

Certification:- Must have any one of these OSCE, OSCP, OSEE,

WHO we're looking for:

We are looking for an Offensive Android Kernel Security Specialist who will be responsible for joining our cutting-edge Pen Test Team. In this role, you will focus on identifying and mitigating security threats to our kernel and Android operating system.

Role and Responsibilities:

Conduct in-depth research on kernel vendor modules to identify potential vulnerabilities in the Android system.

Review, analyze secure OS architectures and perform reverse engineering, fuzzing to identify vulnerabilities.

Perform penetration testing on Android OS components, including TEE, bootloader, and kernel.

Research and test the latest exploit trends, developing POC attacks and advanced exploits (0-day, 1-day).

Document and present findings, including reproducible steps, in a clear and concise manner.

Necessary Skills and Attributes:

Self-motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a team-based or independent environment.

Detail-oriented with strong organization skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Limited supervision and the exercise of discretion.

Required Experience and Education:

3+ years of experience in Android system-level penetration testing and vulnerability.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Experience in publishing CVE in Android.

Hands on experience of kernel-level programming and architecture.

Proficiency in tools for kernel debugging, fuzzing, and penetration testing.

Experience with reverse engineering tools (g. IDA Pro & Ghidra), debugging tools.

Understanding of the Android software stack, with deeper technical knowledge in Android framework security, access controls, and internals.

(Preferred) Certifications: OSCE, OSCP, OSEE, or equivalent.

(Preferred) Exploit development & Vulnerability discovery.

(Preferred) Experience presenting findings at security conferences.

Employee Benefits:

At LanceSoft, full time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits:

Four options of medical

Insurance

Dental and Vision

Insurance

401k Contributions

Critical Illness

Insurance

Voluntary Permanent Life

Insurance

Accident Insurance

Other Employee Perks

About LanceSoft

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing

firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.

EEO Employer

LanceSoft is a certified

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We

prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state ,or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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Date Posted: 10 April 2025
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