Research Engineer Position in Android Systems Security

Internet Analytics Group

Deadline for receipt of applications: August 11, 2026 23:59 AoE (12 August 2026, 13:59h)

The Internet Analytics Group (IAG) at IMDEA Networks Institute is offering a part-time research engineer position for highly motivated M.Sc. students or M.Sc. graduates interested in Android security, mobile systems, and cybersecurity research. 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

• MSc graduate in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, or a related field (in the case of ongoing students,  acceptance in a program for 2026-2027)
• 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 internship offers the opportunity to work in an international research environment under the supervision of Dr. Narseo Vallina-Rodriguez, with the possibility of continuing as an MSc thesis or 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