Software Engineer, Security, Silicon

About the role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming

languages (e.g. C, C++, or Rust), or 1 year of experience with an advanced

degree.

• 2 years of experience building software for data privacy or security (e.g.,

identity and access management).

• Experience with embedded software, low-level software development, device

software, or hardware/software system environments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.

• Experience in security software engineering or software security best

practices, including secure coding standards, vulnerability analysis, and

security testing methodologies (e.g. fuzzing).

• Experience with System on Chip (SoC) architecture and its implications for

secure software design or low-level driver development.

• Proficiency in developing and debugging software for embedded systems or with

hardware security concepts (e.g., secure boot, Trusted Execution

Environments, roots of trust).

• Understanding of security principles in common use cases (e.g., device

authentication, Digital Rights Management (DRM, cryptographic protocols, ML

security) and experience implementing related software.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change

how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one

another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend

well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from

all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale

system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence,

natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is

growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project

critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as

you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be

versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new

problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

Security is a paramount focus for Google's Tensor SoC and Pixel, especially with

advancements like Gemini and Gen AI. As a Software Engineer on our team, you

will develop innovative systems security solutions at the hardware-software

interface, protecting users and their data across Google's flagship devices and

services. By applying your software skills to write robust code, you will manage

complex security challenges, address emerging threats, and implement

next-generation security features.

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally

accessible and useful. Our team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and

Hardware to create radically helpful experiences. We research, design, and

develop new technologies and hardware to make computing faster, seamless, and

more powerful. We aim to make people's lives better through technology.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills,

experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $147000 - $210000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google

[https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/].

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality, robust low-level secure

software (e.g., C/C++/Rust), including debugging issues and ensuring code

meets Google's engineering standards for security features and system

components.

• Perform code-level security analysis, implement and verify defenses against

emerging threats, and apply best practices to mitigate vulnerabilities in

software components. Collaborate cross-functionally with Hardware, Software,

Product, and Architecture teams to integrate and effectively land system

security solutions within Google's ecosystem.

• Develop creative and efficient software solutions that meet defined security

properties and contribute to system-level security and performance Key

Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Contribute to the refinement of security architecture by participating in

design discussions from an implementer's perspective, and produce clear

technical documentation for software designs and implementations.