Senior Software Engineer, System Security, Pixel

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.

The Pixel Privacy/Security team is dedicated to building security products and safeguarding user privacy. We are committed to driving New Technology Introduction (NTI) initiatives, building security infrastructure within the privacy and security domain, and integrating these solutions into the Pixel ecosystem.

The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $174,000-$252,000 + 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 benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally and collaborate with peer teams to design, develop, and deploy security features on Pixel devices.
• Harden low-level system software components critical to Pixel security.
• Research design and develop security features for future Pixel devices.
• Develop technical solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Design and implement infrastructure to ensure the quality of security software deliverables, including security audits and CI/CD pipelines.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (C++).
• 3 years of experience building software for data privacy or security (e.g., identity and access management).
  
• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
  
• 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
  
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines and systems.
• Deep understanding of security architecture on Android devices.