Research Engineer

<p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Join Our Mission: To Save the World from Unsafe Mobile Apps! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#222222;"><span style="background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">NowSecure is the mobile app security software company trusted by the world’s most demanding organizations and most advanced security teams. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.2;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#222222;"><span style="background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">As the standards-based mobile app security and privacy company, NowSecure protects the Mobile App Economy. The world’s most demanding organizations, innovative mobile developers and advanced risk managers and compliance teams entrust NowSecure to safeguard millions of mobile app users across banking, insurance, high tech, IoT, retail, hospitality, energy and government sectors. Only NowSecure delivers the full solution suite of continuous security and compliance assessment with the depth, speed, accuracy, and efficiency to meet modern business demands. Dedicated to the open-source community and standards including OWASP, ioXt and NIAP, NowSecure is SOC 2 certified and recognized by IDC, Deloitte, Gartner and TAG Cyber</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.nowsecure.com" style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span><span>www.nowsecure.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></p><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Your Opportunity:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#222222;"><span style="background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">This exciting role sits at the intersection of iOS reverse engineering and software engineering. The ideal candidate has a firm command of mobile security tools, a knack for developing their own new capabilities, and is comfortable applying static and dynamic program analysis techniques to mobile security challenges. While a capable reverse engineer, you also enjoy writing software and take pride in your craftsmanship and ability to think about design and system architectures from both the reverse and forward engineering perspectives.  You are capable of working independently on software projects with only high-level guidance, and can rapidly adapt to work on existing projects with established teams.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#222222;"><span style="background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Members of our R&D team have presented at DefCon, Black Hat, and RSA Conference, to name a few.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">What You’ll be Doing: </span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Leverage deep technical understanding of iOS to build tools to test apps on both stock and jailbroken devices</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Understand and adapt large code bases of existing tools or functionality to meet specific requirements or for proof of concept development</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Communicate the strengths and weaknesses of security related to mobile apps, devices and operating systems</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Reverse-engineer apps and frameworks to identify techniques used for jailbreak detection and runtime protection</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Examine transmitted and stored data for personally identifiable information (PII) and/or mobile application artifacts</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Ideate on key strategies for detection and remediation of known software vulnerabilities</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Continuously monitor the state of the mobile security industry with an eye towards innovation</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Work within our R&D team and across NowSecure to assure continuous upgrades to existing offerings and the development of new cutting-edge mobile security solutions</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Work in a flat, agile, and expedited project structure</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Who You Are:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#222222;"><span style="background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">The candidate should feel comfortable performing mobile security assessments and be deep in at least one area of the OS stack. This is a technical position that presents opportunities to do research, present at conferences, and offers career advancement. The candidate should feel comfortable working at a company focused on applied research and product development. This candidate is driven by curiosity and a desire to understand systems at the most fundamental levels.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Skills and Experience Needed for Success:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Understanding of mobile security techniques and fundamentals</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Proficiency in more than one programming language including high-level (TypeScript, JavaScript, and/or Node.js preferred) and low-level system languages (C/C++)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Experience with reverse engineering, especially iOS apps and ARM CPUs</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Comfortable writing and using Frida scripts</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Strong communication skills and a high level of professionalism</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Fluency in written and spoken English</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Ability to work independently and with an international team</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Comfortable working with remote teams across time zones</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Bonus Points if You Have Any of the Below:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Previous experience working in the Mobile Security OR AppSec OR Cybersecurity space is a plus</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">We Value Diversity</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">We believe that the best ideas come from teams where diverse points of view uncover new solutions to hard problems. We welcome and value team members who bring diverse life experiences, educational backgrounds, cultures, and work experiences.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Compensation & Benefits</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">The salary band for this position ranges is competitive and commensurate with experience and performance. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">This position will be eligible for a competitive annual bonus and equity package.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Remote work flexibility</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">(Find your team members working across the U.S. and globally!) </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Flexible PTO</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">(And yes, we want you to use it!) </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">401K Plan with Company Match </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Paid Parental Leave </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Home Office Stipend </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">The rare opportunity to work with sharp, motivated team members solving some of the most unique challenges with a passion for Mobile App Security! </span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...