Overview
On Site
USD 158,800.00 - 218,100.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Laptop
Apache Knox
Productivity
Product Management
Mobile Devices
Social Media
Patents
Science
IT Security
Privacy
Publications
Security Architecture
Cryptography
Android
Access Control
Smartphones
Malware Analysis
Training
Recruiting
System Integration Testing
Innovation
AIM
Research
Law
Job Details
Lab Summary:
Samsung KNOX ( 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 and productivity 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 Samsung's mobile products. The engineer will keep up-to-date 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:
Required Skills:
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
$158,800-$218,100 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
Samsung KNOX ( 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 and productivity 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 Samsung's mobile products. The engineer will keep up-to-date 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 Samsung's 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 up-to-date 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:
- Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in a related science or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- 5+ years of related industry 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 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
$158,800-$218,100 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
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