Security Engineer, Platform Security

Google is a leading global technology company specializing in internet-related services and products.
$136,000 - $200,000
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Security Engineer, Platform Security

Google's Security team is seeking a Security Engineer for Platform Security to join their Enterprise Infrastructure Protection team. This role focuses on protecting user data by preventing successful attacks on Googlers and the systems they use, with a specific emphasis on securing laptops, desktops, cloud instances, and mobile devices.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Owning the roadmap for security controls in Google's macOS or ChromeOS environment
  • Engineering controls and infrastructure to defend Google's device fleet
  • Assessing risks within the context of real threats
  • Collaborating with various security teams across Google
  • Building security tools and processes using Python, Go, or Rust

The ideal candidate should have:

  • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 2 years of experience in security engineering and coding
  • Knowledge of macOS, iOS, or other operating system internals
  • Experience with large-scale infrastructure management
  • Understanding of risk assessment and operational security programs

This role offers a competitive salary range of $136,000-$200,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Google is committed to diversity, equality, and creating a culture of belonging for all employees.

Join Google's Security team to work on cutting-edge security challenges and help protect one of the world's largest technology companies from evolving threats.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Security Engineer, Platform Security

  • Own the roadmap and risk-driven prioritization of security controls in Google's macOS or ChromeOS environment
  • Be able to engineer controls and infrastructure to defend Google's macOS and ChromeOS fleet
  • Assess risk within the context of real threats faced by Google platforms
  • Collaborate with other security teams across Google, such as Corporate Engineering, and Site Reliability Engineering teams to steer the future of our platforms
  • Build security tools and processes using Python, Go, or Rust for critical infrastructure protection, monitoring, and remediation

Requirements For Security Engineer, Platform Security

Python
Go
Rust
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 2 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security, and security protocols
  • 2 years of coding experience in one or more general purpose languages

Benefits For Security Engineer, Platform Security

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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