Staff Security Engineer, YouTube

YouTube, a leading platform in content sharing and community building, is seeking a Staff Security Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role sits at the intersection of security and innovation, working to protect one of the world's largest content platforms.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to lead YouTube's security strategy and shape the safety of a platform used by billions. You'll be working with a team that builds and deploys both reactive and proactive systems to manage security threats, moving beyond traditional enforcement to innovative prevention strategies.

As a Staff Security Engineer, you'll be responsible for conducting security assessments, developing secure operational practices, and providing crucial security guidance across YouTube's products. The role requires expertise in various security domains, including penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and incident response. You'll also explore cutting-edge technologies, including foundational models and LLMs, to identify and address security gaps.

The ideal candidate brings 8 years of comprehensive security engineering experience, with proven expertise in security assessments, threat modeling, and coding. Leadership experience is crucial, as you'll be guiding teams and driving technical risk analysis in an enterprise environment. Your work will directly impact the safety and security of YouTube's vast user base and creator community.

This role offers competitive compensation ($189,000-$284,000) plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be joining a company that values diversity, inclusion, and the power of storytelling. The position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where you'll collaborate with talented professionals who are passionate about security and technology innovation.