THIS POSITION DOES NOT REQUIRE RELOCATION TO CHICAGO AND IS OPEN TO REMOTE WORK FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE

NowSecure offers a platform that protects users, devices, apps and enterprises. We are proud to have 100+ customers that include some of the largest banks and corporations across industries such as finance, defense and healthcare.


We were founded with a mobile-only focus and a strong DNA in forensics and enterprise security. Currently, we have authored five technical books on mobile security for Android and iOS with multiple patents pending. Our engineers and researchers believe in creating conversations and supporting the community, so we build and share open source tools.



While we’re based in Oak Park, Illinois, our workforce is spread across the globe, just like the mobile devices we aim to protect.

Who you are:

This role will require both an aptitude and passion for software development in addition to an interest in performing applied security research and vulnerability assessment. The ideal candidate has a knack for developing new tools and techniques, applying static and dynamic analysis as well as researching security vulnerabilities and mitigations.

The role will require 80% product related development with increasing opportunities for research. The candidate should feel comfortable performing mobile security assessments and be interested in reverse engineering apps and components using best-of-breed tools such as Frida and Radare. The ideal candidate is searching for a company that will grant opportunities to learn and increase autonomy. The candidate should feel comfortable working at a company focused on applied research and product development. This is a technical position that presents opportunity to do research, present at conferences, and career advancement.

Members of our R&D team have presented at DefCon, Black Hat, and RSA Conference, to name a few.

Role description:

• Understand the strengths and weaknesses of security related to mobile apps, devices and operating systems with a specialization and depth in Android
• Utilize hacking and pen testing techniques to target mobile apps and Web services, and test their security
• Capable of understanding and adapting large code bases of existing tools or functionality to meet established business goals
• Examine transmitted and stored data for personally identifiable information (PII) and/or mobile application artifacts
• Identify key strategies for remediation of vulnerabilities
• Continuously monitor the state of the mobile security industry with an eye towards innovation
• Work with our R&D team to assure continuous upgrades to existing offerings and the development of new cutting edge mobile security solutions
• Work in an agile and expedited project structure

Experience we’re looking for:

• Understanding of mobile security techniques and fundamentals
• Proficiency in more than one programming language including Python and/or Node.js
• Familiarity with exploit development
• Experience with reverse engineering, especially mobile apps and ARM CPUs
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong communication skills and a high level of professionalism
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Location - United States 

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• Flexible spending account.
• Simple IRA with 3% automatically vested employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Happy hours and of course, Ping Pong!