Senior Product Manager, Chrome Security

At Google, we put our users first. The world is always changing, so we need Product Managers who are continuously adapting and excited to work on products that affect millions of people every day.

In this role, you will work cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch by connecting the technical and business worlds. You can break down complex problems into steps that drive product development.

One of the many reasons Google consistently brings innovative, world-changing products to market is because of the collaborative work we do in Product Management. Our team works closely with creative engineers, designers, marketers, etc. to help design and develop technologies that improve access to the world's information. We're responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle, focusing specifically on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting, and tailoring our solutions to our users.

We are Chrome Security, and our mission is to make it safe to click on links. We do so via exploit defense, web and transport security, vulnerability research and response, and counter-abuse. We also provide the building blocks so that all of Chrome is built with security at front of mind.

In this role, you will join the Chrome Security Product Management team focused on transport security and exploit defense. You will drive a product strategy to protect Chrome users on any network against next-gen threats, including quantum computing. You will also lead the product story for protecting users from web exploits.

Chrome is dedicated to building a better, more open web. We’re focused on making a better browser (on both desktop and mobile) to help users take advantage of all the web has to offer in a safe and secure way.Chrome is available across all major platforms — iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS. We also built Chrome as an open source project so the entire web ecosystem could benefit from the latest innovations in speed, simplicity and security.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $192000 - $279000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

• Leads product management for transport security in Chrome including post-quantum readiness, Chrome Root Program, and HTTPS by default.
• Understand the evolving web exploit landscape and drives Chrome's response.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 8 years of experience in product management or related technical role.
  
• 3 years of experience taking technical products from conception to launch (e.g., ideation to execution, end-to-end, 0 to 1, etc).
• Experience in security, safety, cryptography, or threat intelligence.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with response to evolving attacker techniques in the web space.
• Familiarity with Chrome, browser architecture, or managing tools for codebases.
• Understanding of the Web PKI, certificates and their associated properties (e.g., certificate authorities, root store programs, certificate transparency), and post-quantum cryptography (PQC).
• Ability to articulate product goals and document both short-term execution plans and long-term, high-level defensive strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to drive alignment and coordinate complex integrations across multiple distinct stakeholder groups.
• Proven track record for product delivery and the ability to break down a highly ambiguous, rapidly evolving problem space into tangible steps.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year