Security Engineer, YouTube
Description For Security Engineer, YouTube
YouTube, a leading video-sharing platform, is seeking a Security Engineer to join their team in San Bruno, CA. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative content delivery, where you'll be responsible for leading YouTube's security strategy and ensuring the protection of its vast ecosystem.
The position requires a seasoned professional with 8 years of security engineering experience, combining deep technical knowledge with leadership capabilities. You'll be working with state-of-the-art security systems, conducting assessments, and implementing robust security measures across YouTube's products.
As a Security Engineer, you'll lead technical teams, provide crucial security guidance, and respond to complex security incidents. The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies, including LLM models, and requires expertise in various security techniques such as reverse engineering, fuzzing, and static analysis.
The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $189,000 to $284,000 base salary, plus additional benefits including bonus and equity opportunities. This reflects YouTube's commitment to attracting top security talent.
This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about security, enjoys tackling complex technical challenges, and wants to make a significant impact on a platform used by billions of people. You'll be working in a collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged, and you'll have the opportunity to shape the security landscape of one of the world's largest video platforms.
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise, leadership experience, and a strategic mindset. You'll need to understand the full software stack, from embedded systems to backend infrastructure, and be able to identify and mitigate security risks effectively.
At YouTube, you'll be part of a culture that believes in giving everyone a voice and making the world better through shared stories and community building. The company offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth.
If you're excited about working at the forefront of security engineering, leading technical teams, and protecting a platform that impacts billions of users, this role at YouTube presents an exceptional opportunity to advance your career while making a meaningful difference in the digital content space.
Responsibilities For Security Engineer, YouTube
- Lead the security strategy for YouTube and consult on security incidents across YouTube products
- Review and develop secure operational practices, provide security guidance to engineers and support staff
- Engage with penetration testing teams and employ techniques like reverse engineering, fuzzing, and static analysis
- Review designs for security gaps, both with one-time and longer term engagements
- Explore foundational / LLM models for identifying security gaps in product areas
Requirements For Security Engineer, YouTube
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
- 8 years of experience with security assessments or security design reviews or threat modeling
- 8 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security and security protocols
- 8 years of coding experience in one or more general purpose languages
- 3 years of experience leading teams in a technical capacity or leading technical risk analysis
- 3 years of experience in incident management
- Industry-recognized security certifications (preferred)
- Experience with information security incident and threat assessments (preferred)
- Understanding full software stack (preferred)
Benefits For Security Engineer, YouTube
- Bonus
- Equity
- Benefits package (as per Google benefits)
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