Information Security Engineer, YouTube Main App (Android)

YouTube, one of the world's largest video platforms, is seeking a Security Engineer for their YouTube Main App (Android) team. This role is part of a new mobile Security Team for YouTube native apps, focused on maintaining the highest levels of security across YouTube's ecosystem of 14 Android and iOS apps including YouTube Main, Creator Studio, Kids, YTTV, Producer, and Embeds SDK.

The position requires a seasoned security professional with 8+ years of experience in security assessments and coding. You'll be responsible for performing Android security reviews, designing secure protocols, and implementing robust security measures to protect billions of users. Working closely with Google Information Security Engineering under a federated security team model, you'll conduct vulnerability assessments, develop secure operational practices, and provide critical security guidance.

The role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $189,000 to $284,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for security experts passionate about mobile security and user protection at scale. You'll be at the forefront of securing one of the most widely-used mobile applications globally, making a direct impact on user safety and platform integrity.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in mobile app development, particularly Android, along with experience in sand-boxing infrastructure, static analysis tools, and open source development. You'll need strong skills in reverse engineering, fuzzing, and vulnerability assessment, combined with the ability to design and implement security solutions that scale across multiple applications and platforms.