Senior Security Engineer, Incident Management, YouTube

YouTube, a leading video-sharing platform, is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join their Incident Management team. This role sits at the intersection of security and innovation, where you'll be responsible for protecting one of the world's largest content platforms. The position combines technical security expertise with strategic thinking, requiring you to conduct threat modeling, develop secure practices, and leverage cutting-edge technologies including LLM models for security enhancement.

As a Senior Security Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing YouTube's security infrastructure. The role demands a strong background in security engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in computer and network security protocols, along with demonstrated coding abilities. Your responsibilities will span from hands-on security operations to strategic planning, including creating memory safety strategies and exploring innovative approaches to identify security gaps.

The position offers an attractive compensation package ranging from $166,000 to $244,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Based in San Bruno, CA, you'll be working with a team that values innovation, creativity, and technical excellence. YouTube's mission is to give everyone a voice and show people the world, and as a Security Engineer, you'll be instrumental in ensuring this happens securely and safely.

This role is perfect for someone who combines technical expertise with leadership capabilities, as evidenced by the requirement for experience in leading teams and conducting technical risk analysis. You'll be working in an environment that emphasizes both security excellence and customer service, contributing to YouTube's commitment to maintaining user trust while enabling creative expression at a global scale.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in information security incident handling, threat assessments, network forensics, and automated workflow development. Knowledge of full-stack software, from embedded devices to video streaming systems, will be particularly valuable. This position offers the opportunity to impact security practices at one of the world's most influential technology platforms while working with cutting-edge technologies and talented professionals.