Mobile Security Intern (Forensics)

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About GeoComply
We’re GeoComply! We are at the forefront of geolocation, cybersecurity, and anti-fraud innovation, developing and delivering cutting-edge technologies to help ensure regulatory compliance, combat bad online actors, alleviate user friction, and protect businesses from fraud.
Achieving significant business and revenue growth over the past three years and dubbed a tech “Unicorn,” GeoComply has been trusted by leading global brands and regulators for over ten years. Our compliance-grade geolocation technology solutions are installed on over 400 million devices and analyze over 12 billion transactions a year.
At the heart of it all is the people, united by a deep commitment to problem-solving and revolutionizing how people and businesses use the internet to instill confidence in every online interaction. With teams across five countries, three continents, and a global customer base, we have no plans to slow down.
The Role
This is a pivotal role that places you on the front lines of protecting millions of users and our systems from sophisticated mobile fraud and adversarial attacks. As a Mobile Security Intern (Forensics) you will design, build, and operate systems that investigate, analyze, and attribute fraudulent and malicious activity across mobile platforms. This role focuses on forensic signal collection, signal integrity, attacker behavior reconstruction, and incident response on both Android and iOS environments.
You will work across the full forensic lifecycle—from secure on-device signal collection to evidence preservation, large-scale data analysis, and investigative tooling—to uncover sophisticated fraud, spoofing, and abuse. Sitting at the intersection of mobile engineering, security, data analysis, and incident response, you will help identify adversarial techniques, strengthen detection systems, and protect users at scale.Our program is designed to help you discover your potential in one of the world's fastest-growing industries.
- Analyze large-scale datasets and fraud incidents to uncover attack patterns, fraud clusters, and evolving adversarial behavior, including reconstructing attacker techniques and execution paths.
- Design and implement mobile SDK components to securely collect forensic-grade signals, enabling attribution of location spoofing, emulator abuse, rooted/jailbroken environments, and other environment manipulation.
- Research emerging mobile fraud and evasion techniques, translating findings into actionable forensic indicators.
- Build end-to-end incident response capabilities across the stack, partnering with Data Science and ML teams to translate forensic insights into technical features, rules, and detection logic.
- Deep passion for investigating security incidents, hunting attackers, and uncovering sophisticated fraud, spoofing, and abuse patterns, with a strong curiosity for understanding how adversaries operate and evade defenses.
- Pursuing or recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in Security Engineering and Computer Science or Computer Engineering or a similar field of study, with a strong academic foundation (e.g., solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and fundamental security principles)
- Experience with data analysis (SQL, data modeling, feature extraction).
- Familiarity with data science concepts and the role of ML in detection systems
- Strong English communication skills, with the ability to clearly document findings and explain technical investigations.
- Experience with mobile development (Android, iOS, or cross-platform).
- Familiarity with mobile security and forensics, including: Root / jailbreak detection and evasion techniques
- Emulator and virtualized environment detection
- Location spoofing and geolocation integrity validation
- Device attestation, TEE, Secure Enclave, and hardware-backed security
- Interest in incident response, threat research, or adversarial analysis.
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Interested in joining our team? Send us your resume and a cover letter. We can’t wait to meet you!
Commitment to Diversity and Equity.
If you don't tick every box in this job description, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who value inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage, and integrity rather than ticking boxes, so if this resonates with you, please apply.
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We do not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs or resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written agreement in place for this position will be considered the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by GeoComply due to an agency referral where no existing agreement exists with the GeoComply Talent Acquisition Team. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions must be through engagement by the GeoComply Talent Acquisition Team.
Why GeoComply?
Joining the GeoComply team means you’ll be part of an award-winning company to work, learn and grow. We are fast-paced, high-impact, and have a can-do team culture.
To be successful in our organization, you need an eager attitude, professionalism, and the confidence to willingly work to prove yourself and your ideas, and earn the trust of the organization.
Here’s why we think you’d love working with us.
We’re working towards something big
We’ve built a reputation as the global market leader for geolocation compliance solutions for over 10 years. We’re trusted by customers from all over the world, and the next few years will be particularly exciting as we continue to scale across new markets.
Our values aren’t just a buzzword
Our values are the foundation for what we as a company care about most. They signify the commitment we make to each other around how we act and what we stand for. They are our north star as we work together to build a company we’re all proud to be a part of. Learn more, here.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are
In collaboration with our team and external partners, we promote DEI in our recruitment and hiring practices; scholarships and financial aid; training and mentorship programs; employee benefits, and more.
Learning is at the heart of our employee experience
At GeoComply, we foster an environment that empowers every employee to gain the knowledge and abilities needed to perform at their very best and help our organization grow. From a professional development budget to local training opportunities, knowledge-sharing sessions and more, we are continually investing in employee career growth and development.
We believe in being a force for good
We profoundly care about our impact on the world and strive to make meaningful contributions to the communities we work and live in. Our Impact division focuses on philanthropic and social responsibility initiatives, including supporting our local communities, advancing equality, and harnessing our technology to protect vulnerable groups. Learn more, here.
We care about our team
Our GeoComply team is talented, driven and hard-working, and is known for its positive attitude and energy. At GeoComply, we take care of our employees with the total package. Team members are generously rewarded with competitive salaries, incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program.
We value in-person collaboration
GeoComply culture thrives on a dynamic mix of in-person energy and independent focus and we champion a hybrid work model that blends the energy of in-person collaboration with the flexibility to work from home. Our 3-day in-office policy fosters teamwork and innovation, while also recognizing the importance of individual work styles and needs.
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