magnetforensics

Senior Mobile Systems Engineer (iOS Focus)

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At a Glance

Location
Canada
Work Regime
remote
Employment
Full-Time
Experience
8+ years
Compensation
TC) (base salary + variable). $130,000 - $180,000 (CAD) a year Salary range (mi
Department
Research and Development
Posted
2026-06-16T20:58:02.494000+00:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

GitPython

Domain Knowledge

  • Embedded Systems
  • Engineering

Requirements

iOS internals (!!!).

A-series/M-series SoC architecture: AP/SEP boundary, iBoot, DFU, restore mode.

XNU kernel fundamentals: IOKit, kernel extensions, and how to actually debug at that layer.

Memory protection: ASLR, PAC, and PPL.

Code signing, entitlements, and the full trust chain.

Sandboxing, container isolation, and platform-level IPC.

Compensation & Benefits

The Compensation range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. Please note that the actual compensation may vary depending on location and job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location and you are selected for an interview, the Talent Acquisition Partner can share more information with you.  If the compensation structure for the role includes an incentive component (i.e. most Sales roles) the range below represents total target compensation (TTC) (base salary + variable).

$130,000 - $180,000 (CAD) a year

Salary range (min - max)

Position Type: New Vacancy

Responsibilities

Lead design and implementation of complex mobile platform integrations across the Graykey product.

Debug hard problems that span multiple layers: Python, native C/C++, and mobile OS userspace and kernel behavior.

Own root cause analysis on issues that require reading crash dumps, kernel panics, and disassembled binaries.

Drive implementation from design through system integration, testing, and production.

Mentor engineers on the team and help raise the technical bar through code review.

Collaborate with firmware, product, and other engineering teams across the company.

About the Company

Who We Are; What We Do; Where We’re Going

Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT-related devices. We are continually innovating so our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries.

Serving thousands of customers globally, our solutions are playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, helping investigators fight crime, protect assets, and guard national security.

With employees based around the world, Magnet Forensics has been expanding our global presence. As a part of Magnet Forensics, you can expect to make a difference in the world, no matter what role you play. You’ll be supported through learning and development, not to mention an incredible team with unbelievable talent and integrity.

If you think you would be the right person to join our team working towards this goal, we would love to hear from you!