Staff Security Engineer, Incident Management, YouTube

YouTube, a leading platform in video sharing and community building, is seeking a Staff Security Engineer to join their Incident Management team. This role represents a unique opportunity to impact the security infrastructure of one of the world's largest content platforms.

The position requires a seasoned security professional with 8 years of experience in security engineering and coding, along with significant experience in incident handling and team leadership. You'll be at the forefront of protecting YouTube's vast ecosystem, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative content delivery.

As a Staff Security Engineer, you'll be responsible for shaping YouTube's security strategy, handling critical incidents, and developing robust security practices. The role involves both tactical and strategic responsibilities, from reviewing immediate security gaps to implementing long-term security architectures. You'll also explore innovative approaches using Large Language Models to enhance security measures.

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $197,000 to $291,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Based in San Bruno, CA, you'll be working with teams that value diversity, innovation, and technical excellence.

This role is perfect for someone who combines deep technical security expertise with leadership abilities and a passion for protecting user content and privacy. You'll be joining a company that believes in giving everyone a voice and making the world better through shared stories and community building.

Key aspects of the role include guiding security strategy, developing secure operational practices, responding to vulnerabilities, and providing security guidance to engineering teams. You'll need to balance robust security measures with operational efficiency, ensuring YouTube's platforms remain both secure and user-friendly.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in information security incident assessment, network forensics, and distributed systems, along with the ability to automate security workflows. You'll be working in an environment that moves at the speed of culture, requiring both technical expertise and adaptability.

This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the security of a platform used by billions of people worldwide. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, while working on challenges that affect users globally.