Remote Research Engineer

Summary

Quokka is seeking a Research Engineer to design and develop automated security analysis solutions for Android and iOS. The role involves conducting novel research, developing cutting-edge technologies, and systemizing emerging trends in mobile application security. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Computer Science or related field, hands-on experience with static/dynamic code analysis tools, and familiarity with program analysis areas such as static analysis, dynamic instrumentation, type inference, taint analysis, and symbolic execution.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent hands-on experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Hands-on experience developing automated static/dynamic code analysis tools
• Familiarity with at least two of the following areas of program analysis: static analysis, dynamic instrumentation, type inference, taint analysis, and symbolic execution
• Familiarity with common program analysis tools and frameworks (e.g., Soot, WALA, Angr, Dyninst)
• Experience in some of the following: Java, Python, C/C++, Objective-C

Responsibilities

• Research and develop novel solutions for identifying security and privacy issues in mobile apps and platforms
• Develop automated static/dynamic program analysis engines
• Research and systemize emerging trends in the mobile application security landscape

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with iOS/macOS/Android internals or arm/x86
• MacOS/iOS/Android/arm/x86 reverse engineering skills
• Experience working with stakeholders of projects to understand and drive feature requirements