Android Security Research Engineer
C3iHub, IIT KanpurRole Overview
C3iHub, IIT Kanpur is hiring a mid-level Android Security Research Engineer. This is a full-time role in New Delhi. Part of C3iHub, IIT Kanpur's Mobile hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
We are seeking an Android Security Research Engineer with strong expertise in Android internals, reverse engineering, and mobile security research. The role involves analyzing android application and platform defenses, analyzing vulnerabilities, and supporting deep security research across app, framework, and kernel layers.
Key Responsibilities
Reverse engineer Android apps (APK/AAB) to identify security and logic flaws
Perform Android application penetration testing, including runtime hooking and traffic interception
Analyze and bypass security controls such as SSL pinning, root detection, anti-debugging, and obfuscation
Research Android internals (framework, ART/Dalvik, Binder IPC, permissions)
Analyse and make PoC for known Android vulnerabilities
Develop and maintain Frida scripts, Objection workflows, and custom security tools
Must-Have Skills
Strong understanding of Android architecture, internals, and attack surfaces
Hands-on experience in Android reverse engineering and application pentesting
Proven ability to bypass common mobile security protections
Experience with PoC replication, and process chaining basic
Hands-on experience with Corellium simulator Android environments
Proficiency with tools: ADB, Android Studio, Frida, Objection, Burp Suite, Metasploit
Good-to-Have
Android malware analysibootloaderce
Knowledge of rooting, bootloader unlocking, and custom ROMs
- Familiarity with NDK, JNI, ARM64, and scripting (Python/JavaScript/Bash)
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How do I apply for the Android Security Research Engineer position at C3iHub, IIT Kanpur?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to C3iHub, IIT Kanpur. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Android Security Research Engineer position at C3iHub, IIT Kanpur located?
This position is based in New Delhi. C3iHub, IIT Kanpur has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Android Security Research Engineer at C3iHub, IIT Kanpur earn?
C3iHub, IIT Kanpur has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Android Security Research Engineer role at C3iHub, IIT Kanpur posted?
This role was posted on April 9, 2026 (74 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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