Senior Staff Software Engineer, Platform Security

1 Month ago • 8-13 Years • Cyber Security • $248,000 PA - $349,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This Senior Staff Software Engineer role focuses on enhancing Pixel phone security. Responsibilities include providing technical leadership on high-impact projects, designing and developing security architecture for Pixel phones, driving mobile security innovation through research and implementing solutions, and identifying and mitigating security risks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, security operating systems, mobile system security, and a proven track record in leading technical teams. The role requires expertise in data structures, algorithms, design and architecture, and software testing/launching. This position is crucial for protecting Pixel users and their data by building a secure and privacy-focused mobile experience.
Must have:
  • 8+ years software development experience
  • Experience with Security OS and mobile security
  • Data structures/algorithms expertise
  • Design & architecture of software products
  • Technical leadership & project management
Good to have:
  • Master's/PhD in related field
  • Experience with large-scale security systems
  • Rust, ARM Processor, Threat Modeling experience
  • Experience in complex, matrixed organizations
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details


Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms.
  • 5 years of experience with design and architecture, and testing/launching software products.
  • Experience with Security Operating Systems.
  • Experience with mobile system security.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
  • 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
  • Experience with design and architecture of a large-scale security system.
  • Experience with Rust, ARM Processor, and Threat Modeling.

About the job

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.

In this role, you will protect Pixel users and their data by building the most secure and privacy focused mobile experience, empowering individuals with transparent controls, and staying ahead of evolving threats through research and innovation.

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our Devices & Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices & Services team is making people's lives better through technology.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $248,000-$349,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects.
  • Lead the design and development of security architecture for Pixel phones.
  • Drive innovation in mobile security through research and proposing and implementing solutions.
  • Identify and mitigate security risks.

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