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 security professional with 8 years of experience in security engineering, assessments, and coding. You'll be leading security initiatives across YouTube's products, conducting thorough security reviews, and implementing robust security measures. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on security work, including penetration testing, reverse engineering, and exploring cutting-edge technologies like LLM models for security applications.
As a Security Engineer at YouTube, you'll work with a diverse team dedicated to maintaining the platform's integrity while enabling millions of creators and users to share their stories safely. The role offers competitive compensation ($189,000-$284,000) plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits, reflecting the position's strategic importance.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about security, has strong technical leadership experience, and wants to make a significant impact on a platform that reaches billions of users. You'll be at the forefront of solving complex security challenges while working with state-of-the-art technology and contributing to YouTube's mission of giving everyone a voice.
The role demands a unique combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and security acumen. You'll be responsible for not just identifying security gaps but also developing and implementing solutions that scale across YouTube's massive infrastructure. This position offers the chance to work on meaningful problems that affect users globally while being part of Google's innovative and supportive culture.
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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