Full-Time Research Engineer Position in Android Systems Security

Internet Analytics Group

Deadline for receipt of applications: September 24, 2026 23:59 AoE (25 September 2026, 13:59h)

The Internet Analytics Group (IAG) at IMDEA Networks Institute is offering a full-time research engineer position for highly motivated graduates interested in gaining research experience in Android security, mobile systems, and cybersecurity. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of research software and analysis tools as part of ongoing projects in mobile and network security.

Requirements

• University degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python and Java.
• Experience with database management (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• Good written and spoken English.
• Linux, Git, and software engineering best practices.

Desirable skills

• Android app development, including UI design.
• Web development and UI design.
• Static software analysis and reverse engineering

The position offers

The opportunity to gain hands-on research experience in an international research environment under the supervision of Dr. Narseo Vallina-Rodriguez and Vinuri Bandara, with the possibility of contributing to research publications. Please note that this position requires on-site work at IMDEA Networks and does not support remote or hybrid arrangements.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

IMDEA Networks Institute aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Until a balanced ratio of men and women has been achieved at the institute, preference will be given to women if applicants have similar qualifications. IMDEA Networks Institute actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (anti-discrimination). People with disabilities who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.