Information Security Engineer, YouTube Main App (Android)

YouTube, a Google company, is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to join their YouTube Main App (Android) team. This role is part of a newly formed mobile Security Team for YouTube native apps, focusing on maintaining the highest levels of security for billions of users worldwide. The position involves working closely with Google Information Security Engineering using a federated security team model.

The role requires extensive experience in security assessments, threat modeling, and coding, with a specific focus on Android mobile app security. You'll be responsible for performing security reviews, vulnerability research, and designing secure protocols for YouTube's suite of 14 Android and iOS apps, including YouTube Main, Creator Studio, Kids, YTTV, Producer, and Embeds SDK.

As a Security Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in protecting sensitive user data and maintaining the safety of YouTube's mobile ecosystem. Your responsibilities will include conducting thorough security reviews, developing secure operational practices, and providing expert guidance to engineering teams. You'll utilize various technical approaches, including reverse engineering, fuzzing, and static analysis, to identify and address security vulnerabilities.

The position offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $189,000-$284,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced security professionals who want to make a significant impact on the safety and security of one of the world's most popular mobile applications.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in mobile app development, particularly Android, along with expertise in security assessments and threat modeling. Experience with sandboxing infrastructure, static analysis tools, and open source development is highly valued. You'll be joining a team that believes in the principle that there's no such thing as a "safe system" - only safer systems, and your work will directly contribute to protecting millions of users worldwide.